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CCSP Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are required elements…
Which TWO of the following are required elements of a valid Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in the cloud?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between what is required *in* a BCP versus what is required *to create* a BCP, causing candidates to mistakenly include risk assessments or network diagrams as core BCP elements.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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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Communication plan for notifying stakeholders during a disruption.
A communication plan is a mandatory component of any BCP, as defined by ISO 22301 and NIST SP 800-34. In a cloud context, this plan must specify how to notify stakeholders—including the CSP, internal teams, and customers—during a disruption, ensuring coordinated response and compliance with SLAs.
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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Communication plan for notifying stakeholders during a disruption.
Why this is correct
A communication plan is critical for coordinating response.
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Strategy to avoid vendor lock-in with the CSP.
Why it's wrong here
Vendor lock-in is a procurement concern, not a BCP requirement.
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A detailed risk assessment for all cloud services.
Why it's wrong here
Risk assessment is part of risk management, not BCP.
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Network topology diagrams of the cloud environment.
Why it's wrong here
While helpful, diagrams are not a required element of a BCP.
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Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) for critical systems.
Why this is correct
RPO and RTO are essential for determining recovery strategies.
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