SecOps-Architect Practice Question: Secops Frameworks And Threat Response Architecture
When aligning a security operations center (SOC) with the NIST Incident Response lifecycle, which phase immediately follows 'Containment, Eradication, and Recovery'?
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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Post-Incident Activity (Lessons Learned)
The NIST SP 800-61 lifecycle phases are Preparation; Detection and Analysis; Containment, Eradication, and Recovery; and Post-Incident Activity (Lessons Learned).
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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Vulnerability Assessment
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability assessment is part of preparation and prevention.
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Triage and Scoping
Why it's wrong here
Triage occurs during the Detection and Analysis phase.
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Post-Incident Activity (Lessons Learned)
Why this is correct
Lessons learned is the final phase of the NIST IR lifecycle.
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Threat Hunting
Why it's wrong here
Threat hunting is an ongoing proactive function, not a specific NIST phase.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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