Professional Practice One - Program Intiation And Management

Question 0

BCP Establishing the need for BC program by (a)

Answer 0

Research business, legal, regulatory, statutory and contractual requirements both internal and external perspective; Provide recommendations for conformance.

Question 1

Professional’s Role in Professional Practice One

Answer 1

1) Establish why the entity needs BCM 2) Obtain leadership/mgt support for BCM 3) Coordinate & manage the implantation of BCM program throughout the entity

Question 2

BCP Establish the need for business continuity program by: (b)

Answer 2

Reference relevant standards National, International, Trade or Industry associations.

Question 3

BCP Establish the need for business continuity program by: (c)

Answer 3

Identify and resolve any conflicts between organizational policies and external requirements

Question 4

BCP Establish the need for business continuity program by: (d)

Answer 4

Review existing audit reports to ensure the proposed BCM program adequately addresses any gaps or opportunities previously identified.

Question 5

BCP Establish the need for business continuity program by: (e)

Answer 5

Identify business practices that may adversely impact the entity’s ability to recover following a disaster event.

Question 6

BCP Establish the need for business continuity program by: (f)

Answer 6

State the benefits of BCM and relate them to the entity’s mission, objectives and operations.

Question 7

BCP Establish the need for business continuity program by: (g)

Answer 7

Explain executive management’s role, including their accountability and liability.

Question 8

BCP Establish the need for business continuity program by: (h)

Answer 8

Develop formal reports and presentations focused on increasing the awareness and potential impact of risks to the organization (BCM perspective).

Question 9

Obtain leadership/management support (a):

Answer 9

Develop a mission statement/charter for BCM

Question 10

Obtain leadership/management support (b):

Answer 10

Develop objectives for the BCM program tied to the entity’s mission

Question 11

Obtain leadership/management support (c):

Answer 11

Develop Budget Requirements for BCM

Question 12

Obtain leadership/management support (d):

Answer 12

Define BCM program structure, its policies and critical success factors

Question 13

Obtain leadership/management support (e)

Answer 13

Present and obtain management/leadership support for BCM

Question 14

Obtain leadership/management support (f)

Answer 14

Identify executive sponsors for BCM (Name the Boss associated with BCM)

Question 15

Obtain leadership/management support (g)

Answer 15

Obtain executive approval for budget requirements.

Question 16

Obtain leadership/management support (h)

Answer 16

Gain agreement on the establishment of the Planning/Steering Committee along with tactical support function needed including primary and secondary for each role.

Question 17

Obtain leadership/management support (i)

Answer 17

Define the scope, responsibilities and overall accountability of each member of the Planning/Steering Committee and support functions.

Question 18

Coordinate and manage the implementation of the BCM program by (a)

Answer 18

Lead the designated Planning/Steering Committee in defining objectives, program structure, policies and how critical success factors will be managed.

Question 19

Coordinate and manage the implementation of the BCM program by (b)

Answer 19

Develop relevant policies, procedures and charters.

Question 20

Coordinate and manage the implementation of the BCM program by (c)

Answer 20

Clearly define and obtain resources needed for BCM

Question 21

Coordinate and manage the implementation of the BCM program by (d)

Answer 21

Identify teams for BCM program implementation.

Question 22

What are the teams for BCM implementation?

Answer 22

Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, Recovery strategy selection, Overall incident and emergency management, develop a business continuity plan document, Plan testing, exercise and maintenance, Response, Recovery and Restoration .

Question 23

Coordinate and manage the implementation of the BCM program by (e)

Answer 23

Monitor status of ongoing budget impact per existing management process.

Question 24

Coordinate and manage the implementation of the BCM program by (f)

Answer 24

Develop project plans and Identify tasks required to support the agreed upon critical success factors.

Question 25

Coordinate and manage the implementation of the BCM program by (g)

Answer 25

Develop management and document requirements, Monitor, track and report compliance for BCM standards, Conduct internal and external benchmarking

Question 26

Coordinate and manage the implementation of the BCM program by (h)

Answer 26

Report to Senior Management/Leadership on Program status. (Schedule status reports, with clear, concise, timely information to include updates on relevant industry and organizational standards).