Practice quiz · 6 questions

ISO 22301 business continuity

Business impact analysis, strategies, plans and exercising.

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Q1 The main purpose of a business impact analysis (BIA) is to:

A Calculate insurance premiums
B Understand the impact of disruption over time and set priorities and timeframes for resuming activities
C Audit suppliers
D Write the business continuity policy

Answer and explanation

Answer: B. The BIA identifies prioritised activities, the impacts of not performing them over time, and the timeframes for resuming them.

Reference: ISO 22301 clause 8.2.2

Q2 In ISO 22301:2019, the business impact analysis is clause:

Answer and explanation

Answer: A. 8.2 covers business impact analysis (8.2.2) and risk assessment (8.2.3).

Reference: ISO 22301:2019 clause 8.2

Q3 The exercise programme is clause:

Answer and explanation

Answer: C. 8.5 Exercise programme; 8.6 is evaluation of business continuity documentation and capabilities.

Reference: ISO 22301:2019 clause 8.5

Q4 Business continuity strategies and solutions are covered in:

Answer and explanation

Answer: A. 8.3 follows the BIA and risk assessment: choosing strategies and solutions to meet the priorities identified.

Reference: ISO 22301:2019 clause 8.3

Q5 Business continuity plans and procedures are:

Answer and explanation

Answer: A. 8.4 covers the response structure, warning and communication, and the plans themselves.

Reference: ISO 22301:2019 clause 8.4

Q6 What was ISO 22301’s revision status on iso.org in October 2026?

Answer and explanation

Answer: B. iso.org lists ISO 22301:2019 as to be revised, with ISO/CD 22301 under development.

Reference: iso.org, checked 3 October 2026