ISC Contingency Management Practice Question
In a decentralized organization, which approach to BCP management ensures both local agility and global alignment?
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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A federated model with a centralized governance framework.
A federated model allows individual business units to customize plans to their specific needs while adhering to a common global framework/policy.
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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Leaving BCP entirely to the discretion of local department managers.
Why it's wrong here
This leads to inconsistent quality and lack of oversight.
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A strictly centralized command-and-control model.
Why it's wrong here
This creates bottlenecks and ignores local expertise.
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Outsourcing the entire BCP function to a single managed service provider.
Why it's wrong here
Outsourcing does not solve the governance/alignment problem.
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A federated model with a centralized governance framework.
Why this is correct
This provides the balance of local flexibility and enterprise-wide compliance.
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