312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
Which THREE factors should be considered when determining the severity level of an incident?
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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Business impact
Impact, urgency, and the sensitivity of the data define severity.
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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The analyst's mood
Why it's wrong here
Not a factor.
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Business impact
Why this is correct
Critical for severity.
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Data sensitivity
Why this is correct
Critical for risk assessment.
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The day of the week
Why it's wrong here
Not a factor.
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Urgency
Why this is correct
Critical for resource allocation.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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