ISC Risk Management Practice Question
What is the primary objective of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?
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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To determine the impact of disruptions on business operations
The BIA identifies critical business processes and the impact of their disruption, which informs the BCP/DR plan.
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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To calculate the cost of a data breach
Why it's wrong here
This is a part of risk assessment, not the main goal of a BIA.
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To identify all system vulnerabilities
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability scanning does this.
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To determine the impact of disruptions on business operations
Why this is correct
The BIA focuses on availability and process continuity.
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To configure firewalls for recovery
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical implementation task.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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