ISC2 CC Business Continuity, DR & Incident Response Practice Question
This CC practice question tests your understanding of business continuity, dr & incident response. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which THREE elements are essential components of a business continuity plan (BCP)?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Data backup schedules and procedures
Data backup schedules and procedures are essential because they ensure that critical data can be restored after a disruption. A BCP must specify the frequency of backups (e.g., daily incremental, weekly full), the retention policy, and the recovery point objective (RPO) to meet business requirements. Without defined schedules and procedures, data loss or corruption could render the recovery process ineffective.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Data backup schedules and procedures
Why this is correct
Backup procedures ensure data availability.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Incident response team roster
Why it's wrong here
Part of incident response plan, not necessarily BCP.
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Emergency contact lists
Why this is correct
Contact lists are critical for communication during a disruption.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Detailed network topology diagrams
Why it's wrong here
While helpful, they are more technical and not always essential in a BCP.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
ISC2 often tests the distinction between a BCP and an incident response plan, where candidates mistakenly include incident-specific elements like team rosters or forensic procedures as BCP components.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
A BCP is built on the results of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA), which identifies critical functions, maximum tolerable downtime (MTD), and recovery time objectives (RTO). The BCP then defines recovery strategies, including alternate sites (hot/warm/cold) and communication plans, with emergency contact lists ensuring key stakeholders can be reached during a crisis. Under the hood, the BCP must align with the organization's risk appetite and be tested regularly to validate assumptions about recovery capabilities.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A SOC analyst notices unusual lateral movement in the network at 2 AM. The IR playbook dictates: identify and contain (isolate the affected machine), then eradicate (remove the malware), then recover (restore from backup), then document. Skipping containment before eradication risks the attacker regaining access. Questions like this test the sequence and rationale of incident response phases.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this CC question in full detail.
Business Continuity, DR & Incident Response — This question tests Business Continuity, DR & Incident Response — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Data backup schedules and procedures — Data backup schedules and procedures are essential because they ensure that critical data can be restored after a disruption. A BCP must specify the frequency of backups (e.g., daily incremental, weekly full), the retention policy, and the recovery point objective (RPO) to meet business requirements. Without defined schedules and procedures, data loss or corruption could render the recovery process ineffective.
What should I do if I get this CC question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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