In the Industrial Licensing example, Agency Y has a documented and tested manual process for performing the business function. However, this manual process is time consuming and labor intensive. They do not have a business continuity plan.
Business Continuity Plan
Is there a documented and tested process for performing this business function without automated support?
Yes
No
Date the non-automated process was last tested?
Is there a business continuity plan to support this function in case of an unplanned business interruption?
Yes
No
Date the business continuity plan was last tested?
Non-automated Process Documented
Non-automated Process Test Date
Business Continuity Plan Documented
Business Continuity Plan Test Date
Yes/No. Identifies whether there is a documented process for performing the business function manually without automated support.
The date the manual or "non-automated process" was last tested.
Yes/No. Identifies whether there is a documented business continuity plan to perform this function in case of an unplanned business interruption (theft, power outage, fire, flood, etc.).
The date the business continuity plan was last tested.