CCOA Incident Detection And Response Practice Question
Which of the following activities is best categorized as an 'eradication' step in the incident response lifecycle?
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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Resetting compromised user credentials
Eradication involves removing the root cause, such as cleaning malware or removing unauthorized user accounts.
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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Updating documentation for the incident report
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the post-incident phase.
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Restoring data from a known good backup
Why it's wrong here
This is a recovery activity, not eradication.
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Resetting compromised user credentials
Why this is correct
Removing unauthorized access points or credentials is a primary eradication task to ensure the attacker cannot re-enter.
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Identifying the initial attack vector
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the detection and analysis phase.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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