National Check Professional (NCP) Certification Practice Test

What is NOT typically included in Business Continuity Planning?

1. Business Impact Analysis

2. Market Research

3. Risk Assessment

4. Risk Monitoring and Testing

The correct answer is: Market Research

In the context of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), market research is not typically included because BCP focuses on strategies and processes that ensure the continuation of business operations during and after a disruptive event. A Business Impact Analysis is crucial as it identifies critical business functions and the impact of a disruption on these operations. Risk Assessment evaluates the potential threats and vulnerabilities to those functions, helping to prioritize response strategies. Risk Monitoring and Testing is essential for ensuring that the plans are effective and can be executed during an actual event. Market research, while important for overall business strategy and growth, does not directly pertain to the immediate requirements of ensuring continuity of operations or responses to disruptions, which is the focus of Business Continuity Planning. Thus, it is the correct answer for what is not typically included in this context.