CISSP Crash Course - Business Continuity

The video tutorial covers business continuity and its planning, emphasizing the importance of having a plan ready before a crisis occurs. It explains the steps involved in business continuity planning, including project scope, business impact analysis (BIA), and resource assessment. The tutorial also discusses risk assessment, both natural and man-made, and the development of strategies to mitigate these risks. Finally, it highlights the need for continuous review and approval of the continuity plan by senior leadership.

What is the primary goal of business continuity planning?

• To increase business profits

• To expand business locations

• To ensure business operations can continue during a crisis

• To improve employee satisfaction

Which of the following is NOT a part of the scope and planning phase?

• Structured review

• Creating a team

• Implementing the plan

• Assessing resources

What does a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) primarily focus on?

• Reducing employee turnover

• Increasing market share

• Identifying potential threats and their impact on business operations

• Enhancing customer satisfaction

Which assessment method uses numbers to support the analysis in a BIA?

• Qualitative assessment

• Quantitative assessment

• Subjective assessment

• Emotional assessment

What is the maximum tolerable downtime?

• The time it takes to implement a new business strategy

• The longest period a business can function without a component before facing irreparable harm

• The time it takes to train new employees

• The duration of a typical business meeting

How is the single loss expectancy calculated?

• By subtracting exposure factor from asset value

• By multiplying asset value by exposure factor

• By dividing asset value by exposure factor

• By adding asset value and exposure factor

What is the purpose of strategy development in continuity planning?

• To expand the business

• To hire new employees

• To address identified risks based on previous analyses

• To increase sales

Which of the following is a key component of continuity planning?

• Expanding product lines

• Hiring more sales staff

• Increasing marketing budget

• Protection of people, building, and infrastructure

What is the role of senior leadership in the business continuity plan?

• To focus only on financial aspects

• To create the plan alone

• To sign off on the approval and ensure implementation

• To ignore the plan

Why is continuous review important in business continuity planning?

• To reduce operational costs

• To focus on short-term goals

• To increase employee workload

• To ensure the plan remains valid and effective