212-89 Incident Handling Process Practice Question
What is the primary function of an Incident Response (IR) policy?
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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To establish the authority and framework for incident management
An IR policy provides the high-level authority and framework for how an organization prepares for and responds to incidents.
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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To monitor network traffic for threats
Why it's wrong here
This is the role of a monitoring tool, not a policy.
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To define the budget for new security tools
Why it's wrong here
Budgeting is an administrative function, not an IR policy function.
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To establish the authority and framework for incident management
Why this is correct
The policy defines the scope, roles, and the mandate for the IR program.
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To provide step-by-step instructions for patching servers
Why it's wrong here
This is the function of a technical procedure or playbook.
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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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