Which choice below represents the most important first step in creating a business resumption
plan?

A.
Analyzing the business impact

B.
Obtaining senior management support

C.
Performing a risk analysis

D.
Planning recovery strategies

Explanation:
The business resumption, or business continuity plan, must have total, highly visible senior
management support. Senior management must agree on the scope of the project, delegate
resources for the success of the project, and support the timeline and training efforts. Source:
Contingency Planning and Management, Contingency Planning 101, by Kelley Goggins, March 1999.