Which of the following statements most accurately describes business impact analysis?

A.
Risk analysis and business impact analysis are two different terms describing the same project effort.

B.
A business impact analysis calculates the probability of disruptions to the organization.

C.
A business impact analysis is critical to development of a business continuity plan.

D.
A business impact analysis establishes the effect of disruptions on the organization.

Explanation:
D: All business functions and the technology that supports them need to be classifi ed based on their recovery priority. Recovery time frames for business operations are driven by the consequences of not performing the function. The consequences may be the result of business lost during the down period; contractual commitments not met resulting in fines or lawsuits, lost goodwill with customers, etc. Page 278.