Which of the following is prepared by the business and serves as a starting point for producing the
IT Service Continuity Strategy?

A.
Business Continuity Strategy

B.
Index of Disaster-Relevant Information

C.
Disaster Invocation Guideline

D.
Availability/ ITSCM/ Security Testing Schedule

Explanation:

The Business Continuity Strategy is an outline of the approach to ensure the continuity of Vital
Business Functions in the case of disaster events. The Business Continuity Strategy is prepared
by the business and serves as a starting point for producing the IT Service Continuity Strategy.
Answer C is incorrect. Disaster Invocation Guideline is a document produced by IT Service
Continuity Management with detailed instructions on when and how to invoke the procedure for
fighting a disaster. Most importantly, the guideline defines the first step to be taken by the Service
Desk after learning that a disaster has occurred.
Answer B is incorrect. Index of Disaster-Relevant Information is a catalogue of all information that
is relevant in the event of disasters. This document is maintained and circulated by IT Service
Continuity Management to all members of IT staff with responsibilities for fighting disasters.
Answer D is incorrect. Availability/ ITSCM/ Security Testing Schedule is a schedule for the regular
testing of all availability, continuity, and security mechanisms jointly maintained by Availability, IT
Service Continuity, and IT Security Management.