CCOA Incident Detection And Response Practice Question
Which TWO actions should be taken if an incident is confirmed to involve sensitive PII?
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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Activate the data breach response plan
Confirmed PII incidents require legal notification and the activation of the data breach response procedure.
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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Change all company Wi-Fi passwords
Why it's wrong here
Does not address the PII breach.
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Activate the data breach response plan
Why this is correct
Ensures compliance with reporting laws.
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Post a message on the company intranet
Why it's wrong here
Should only be done if directed by legal/comms.
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Delete all user databases
Why it's wrong here
Would destroy evidence and cause massive outage.
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Notify legal counsel
Why this is correct
Required for regulatory and legal compliance.
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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 ISACA exam blueprint
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