212-89 Incident Handling Process Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are common indicators that an incident should be declared?
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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Unusual or unauthorized system access patterns
Evidence of unauthorized access or service disruption are clear triggers for declaring an incident.
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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A scheduled software update being pushed to clients
Why it's wrong here
This is authorized administrative activity.
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Unusual or unauthorized system access patterns
Why this is correct
Unauthorized access is a clear indicator of a security incident.
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An increase in system CPU usage during scheduled maintenance
Why it's wrong here
This is expected behavior, not an indicator of an incident.
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Unexplained loss of service or system availability
Why this is correct
Unexpected downtime is a classic incident indicator.
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An employee requesting a password reset
Why it's wrong here
This is a routine service desk task.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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