Whether the scope and objectives of a BCP are clearly defined in the policy
document?
(Scope to cover all critical activities of business.
Objectives should clearly spell out outcomes of the BCP)
Are the policy and procedure documents approved by the Top Management?
(Verify sign off on policy and procedure documents and budget allocations
made by the management for a BCP)
Does the business continuity plan ensure the resumption of IS operations
during major information system failures?
(Verify that the IS disaster recovery plan is in line with strategies, goals and
objectives of corporate business continuity plan).
Has the management identified potential threats/vulnerabilities to business
operations?
(Verify the business environment study report. Risk Assessment Report?)