212-89 Incident Handling Process Practice Question
Which of the following activities is best suited for the 'Recovery' phase of the incident handling process?
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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Scanning for vulnerabilities to ensure the exploit vector is closed
Recovery involves restoring systems to a clean state, which includes verifying patches and security controls.
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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Isolating infected hosts from the network
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the containment phase.
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Interviewing employees about the incident
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the identification/investigation phase.
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Notifying the media of the breach
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the communication plan, usually during containment or analysis.
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Scanning for vulnerabilities to ensure the exploit vector is closed
Why this is correct
Validating security before returning to production is a critical recovery task.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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