Which of the following processes is the FIRST step in
developing a business continuity and disaster recovery plan
for an organization?
A. Alternate site selection
B. Business impact analysis
C. Test procedures and frequency
D. Information classification
Answer / guest
Answer: B
"All four processes are essential for developing the
business continuity plan
however, a business impact analysis is the first process so
as to determine the impact of a disaster on the business
operations. Information classification helps to determine
the priorities of application recovery, while recovering
from a disaster event. Alternate site requirements are
decided and the site is selected based on the business
impact analysis and recovery priorities. The testing of the
plan is done after the above processes are complete."
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An IS auditor discovers evidence of fraud perpetrated with a manager's user id. The manager had written the password, allocated by the system administrator, inside his/her desk drawer. The IS auditor should conclude that the: A. manager's assistant perpetrated the fraud. B. perpetrator cannot be established beyond doubt. C. fraud must have been perpetrated by the manager. D. system administrator perpetrated the fraud.
Which of the following data entry controls provides the GREATEST assurance that the data is entered correctly? A. Using key verification B. Segregating the data entry function from data entry verification C. Maintaining a log/record detailing the time, date, employee's initials/user id and progress of various data preparation and verification tasks D. Adding check digits
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A vendor/contractor?s performance against service level agreements must be evaluated by the: A. customer. B. contractor. C. third-party. D. contractor?s management.
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