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ASIS-PSP Exam - Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASIS's ASIS-PSP exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 1

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A business impact analysis is used to help management and the business continuity planner decide:

AThe budget for the program

BHow to best allocate personnel resources during a disaster

CThe number of hot sites

DWhich functions are critical to the continued operation of the organization

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Suggested Answer: D

by Jarod at Oct 27, 2025, 05:52 PM

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Frankie

4 months ago

True, but without knowing critical functions, B won't work well.

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Yuonne

5 months ago

But what about B? Allocating resources is key too.

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Lashandra

5 months ago

Agreed! D makes the most sense for continuity.

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Ty

5 months ago

Hot sites? That's C, but it's not the main goal of a BIA.

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Carmen

5 months ago

Wait, I thought it was all about budget allocation?

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Ricarda

5 months ago

I think A is important too, but D is the main focus.

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Rochell

5 months ago

Definitely D! Identifying critical functions is key.

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Ben

6 months ago

I'm just glad this isn't one of those trick questions. I hate when they try to confuse you on purpose.

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Xenia

6 months ago

D) is the obvious choice. If you can't figure out which functions are critical, how are you supposed to plan for a disaster?

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Chantay

6 months ago

I always get D and C mixed up. Maybe I should just memorize the answers instead of trying to understand the concepts.

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Reita

6 months ago

D) is the correct answer. A business impact analysis helps identify critical functions that must be restored quickly.

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Viki

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought a BIA was more about recovery strategies rather than just identifying critical functions. Could it be A or D?

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Marnie

6 months ago

I feel like the budget aspect could be part of it, but it seems more related to understanding what functions are essential. So maybe D is the best choice.

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Sherell

7 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it was about resource allocation, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main focus of a BIA.

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Gladys

7 months ago

I think it's definitely about critical functions.

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Jerry

7 months ago

Haha, I bet the person who wrote this question was just trying to see if we were paying attention!

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Hubert

7 months ago

No way, B is way more crucial during a disaster!

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Tanja

8 months ago

I think the business impact analysis is mostly about identifying critical functions, so I would lean towards D.

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Mee

8 months ago

I remember learning that a business impact analysis is used to identify critical business functions that need to be maintained, even in an emergency. So I'm pretty confident option D is the right answer here.

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Ming

8 months ago

Ugh, I'm drawing a blank on the details of a business impact analysis. Is it about budgeting, personnel, or disaster recovery sites? I'll have to guess and hope for the best.

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Louisa

8 months ago

Okay, I've got this. A business impact analysis helps determine which functions are essential for the organization to keep operating during a disaster or disruption. That's the key purpose, so I'll go with option D.

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Chau

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know a business impact analysis is important for business continuity planning, but I'm not totally clear on the specific details. I'll have to review my notes.

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Mignon

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the purpose of a business impact analysis. I'd focus on option D - identifying critical business functions.

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Evelynn

3 months ago

It’s all about keeping the business running smoothly!

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Ramonita

3 months ago

True, without that info, planning is tough.

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Karon

4 months ago

Option D helps prioritize resources during a crisis.

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Ranee

4 months ago

Definitely, knowing critical functions is essential.

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Daren

7 months ago

I agree, option D is key for continuity.

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