212-89 Incident Handling Process Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are essential components of an effective Incident Response (IR) plan?
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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List of key stakeholders and their contact details
An IR plan must have defined roles and clear contact information to be actionable.
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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Full backup of the company's financial records
Why it's wrong here
This belongs in a backup policy, not the IR plan.
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Detailed instructions on how to use the HR time-tracking system
Why it's wrong here
This is irrelevant to incident response.
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List of key stakeholders and their contact details
Why this is correct
Contact lists are essential for rapid communication during an incident.
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Defined roles and responsibilities for the IR team
Why this is correct
Clearly defined roles prevent confusion and ensure all tasks are covered.
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A list of all employees' social security numbers
Why it's wrong here
This is highly sensitive and should not be in an IR plan.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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