212-89 Incident Handling Process Practice Question
You are establishing an Incident Response Plan (IRP). Which document should prioritize the technical steps for restoring services after a ransomware attack?
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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Playbook
The Incident Response Plan focuses on the procedural steps for handling specific incident types, including recovery.
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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Playbook
Why this is correct
A playbook provides specific, repeatable steps for handling a defined incident type.
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Business Continuity Plan
Why it's wrong here
This focuses on overall business survival, not specific technical incident handling steps.
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Communication Plan
Why it's wrong here
This outlines who to contact, not technical recovery steps.
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Security Policy
Why it's wrong here
This defines organizational requirements, not specific technical procedures.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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