212-89 Incident Handling Process Practice Question
You are documenting a post-incident review. Which of the following should be included in the 'Timeline of Events' section?
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
✓
The chronological order of detection, analysis, and containment actions
An accurate timeline must include the exact time an event was detected and every response action taken.
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 list of all employees who were working during the incident
Why it's wrong here
This is irrelevant unless they were involved in the incident.
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The cost estimate for all hardware replaced
Why it's wrong here
Financial reporting belongs in a separate section, not the event timeline.
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The personal opinion of the investigators on who was responsible
Why it's wrong here
Opinions have no place in a factual event timeline.
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The chronological order of detection, analysis, and containment actions
Why this is correct
A factual, chronological record of response actions is essential for accountability and review.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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