Business Continuity Professional Exam Prep

Answer: B. The existing BCP should address natural disasters, loss of manufacturing capability and pandemic events. However, a merger or acquisition is almost impossible to plan for and requires a new BCP project for the integrated firm.

Key takeaway: M&A activity leads to a paradigm shift in organizational processes and systems. Often the methods and controls become ineffective for new combined activity. It is imperative that planning is done afresh to address disaster management needs.