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200-201 Practice Question: Which TWO incident types must be reported within…
Which TWO incident types must be reported within 1 hour under the company's incident response policy?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between actual security incidents (unauthorized access, malware outbreak) and operational nuisances (spam, policy violations) to see if candidates understand the urgency criteria defined in incident response policies.
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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Unauthorized access
Unauthorized access is a security incident that directly compromises the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of systems or data. Under most incident response policies, including those aligned with NIST SP 800-61, any confirmed unauthorized access must be reported within 1 hour to initiate containment and prevent lateral movement or data exfiltration.
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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Unauthorized access
Why this is correct
Unauthorized access is a security breach requiring immediate action.
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Malware outbreak
Why this is correct
Malware outbreak can spread quickly and cause significant damage.
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Phishing simulation failure
Why it's wrong here
Phishing simulations are tests and not actual incidents.
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Spam campaign
Why it's wrong here
Spam is usually low priority unless containing malware.
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Policy violation
Why it's wrong here
Policy violations are often handled through administrative channels, not emergency reporting.
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