CCOA Incident Detection And Response Practice Question
Which THREE phases of the incident response lifecycle involve the most interaction with stakeholders?
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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Preparation
The Preparation, Communication, and Post-Incident phases require heavy interaction with management, users, and external parties.
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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Detection and Analysis
Why it's wrong here
Primarily a technical investigative task.
- ✓
Preparation
Why this is correct
Requires planning with management.
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Containment and Eradication
Why it's wrong here
Mostly technical work.
- ✓
Communications/Reporting
Why this is correct
Central to managing incident awareness.
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Post-Incident Activity
Why this is correct
Requires reporting results to leadership.
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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 ISACA exam blueprint
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