Business Continuity Professional Exam Prep

Category - Emergency Response

A leading US based IT hardware company has a key manufacturing base in Thailand. During the 2004 Tsunami, the warehouses of the company situated along the Thai coast were seriously impacted. All of the company's records for orders are stored here. There was no BCP plan in place for what actions to take first in such a dire and unexpected emergency. What should have been the immediate focus area for operations in Thailand?
  1. Focus on RTO
  2. Focus on RPO
  3. Focus on vital equipment and key installations
  4. Focus on preserving vital records
  5. Safety of employees
Explanation
Answer. E. The focus should be to ensure the safety of its people.

Key takeaway: While managing a disaster of unprecedented magnitude, the primary focus should be to ensure safety of the people.
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