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CAS-004 Automated response playbook considerations? Practice Question
A security team is automating incident response using playbooks. Which two of the following are critical considerations when designing automated response actions? (Select two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that speed is always the priority in automation, tempting candidates to select 'execute all actions immediately' without considering the need for validation and reversibility in high-stakes environments.
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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Include a manual approval step for high-impact actions.
High-impact automated actions, such as blocking a critical server or deleting user accounts, can cause significant collateral damage if triggered by a false positive. Including a manual approval step ensures a human verifies the alert before irreversible or disruptive actions are taken, aligning with the principle of least privilege and incident response best practices.
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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Execute all actions immediately to minimize damage.
Why it's wrong here
Immediate execution without validation can cause collateral damage.
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Use the same playbook for all incident types.
Why it's wrong here
Different incidents require tailored responses; one-size-fits-all is ineffective.
Option-by-option analysis
Why each answer is right or wrong
Understanding why wrong answers are wrong — and when they would be correct — is what separates a 750 score from a 900. The CAS-005 exam frequently reuses these exact scenarios with slightly different constraints.
✓Include a manual approval step for high-impact actions.Correct answer▾
✗Execute all actions immediately to minimize damage.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Immediate execution without validation can cause collateral damage.
✗Use the same playbook for all incident types.Wrong answer — click to see why▾
Why this is wrong here
Different incidents require tailored responses; one-size-fits-all is ineffective.
Analysis generated from the official CAS-005blueprint and verified against question context. The “when correct” sections are what AI assistants cite when candidates ask “what’s the difference between these options?”
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