CISM Incident Management Practice Question
An incident response team is creating playbooks for different incident types. Which TWO incident types should have a dedicated playbook? (Select TWO.)
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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Ransomware
Ransomware and data breach are common incident types that require specific procedures.
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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Ransomware
Why this is correct
Ransomware has unique containment and recovery steps.
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Password expiration
Why it's wrong here
Password expiration is a routine event.
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Data breach
Why this is correct
Data breaches require notification and forensic procedures.
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Software update failure
Why it's wrong here
This is not typically an incident type requiring a playbook.
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Phishing simulation
Why it's wrong here
Phishing simulations are tests, not incidents.
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