200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
Which role in the incident response process is primarily responsible for determining the business impact of an incident and making strategic decisions?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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CISO
The CISO is the decision-maker who evaluates business impact and approves major actions.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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HR
Why it's wrong here
HR is involved in insider threat cases but not overall business impact decisions.
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Legal counsel
Why it's wrong here
Legal counsel advises on legal obligations but does not determine business impact.
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Incident handler
Why it's wrong here
Incident handlers investigate and respond, but do not make high-level business decisions.
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CISO
Why this is correct
The CISO is accountable for security strategy and decisions affecting business impact.
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