212-89 First Response Practice Question
Which THREE pieces of information should be included in an incident triage report?
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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The date and time of the incident discovery.
Triage reports should focus on impact, scope, and initial findings.
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 date and time of the incident discovery.
Why this is correct
This is critical for establishing the incident timeline.
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The private health records of the affected users.
Why it's wrong here
This violates privacy regulations.
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The systems and services impacted by the incident.
Why this is correct
This defines the scope and severity of the impact.
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The initial findings or indicators of compromise (IOCs).
Why this is correct
Findings help determine the type and scale of the attack.
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The names of all employees who have access to the building.
Why it's wrong here
This is irrelevant to the incident scope.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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