CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An IS auditor is reviewing the incident response (IR) process. Which of the following is the BEST way to test the effectiveness of the IR plan?
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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Conducting a tabletop exercise
Tabletop exercises simulate real incidents and allow the team to practice their response, revealing gaps in the plan and coordination.
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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Checking the availability of forensic tools
Why it's wrong here
Tool availability is only one aspect.
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Interviewing the IR team
Why it's wrong here
Interviews may not reveal practical issues.
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Conducting a tabletop exercise
Why this is correct
This tests the plan in a controlled environment.
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Reviewing IR policies and procedures
Why it's wrong here
Reviewing documents does not test effectiveness.
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