CISM Incident Management Practice Question
An incident response team is handling a P2 (high) incident. According to the incident severity classification, which of the following is the expected response timeframe?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse P2 (high) with P1 (critical), leading candidates to select the 24/7 response with executive notification, which is reserved for incidents causing severe business impact or data loss.
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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Business hours response with management notification
A P2 (high) incident requires a response during business hours with management notification, as defined by the incident severity classification. This ensures that the incident is addressed promptly within operational hours while keeping management informed for potential escalation or resource allocation.
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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Standard response with no escalation
Why it's wrong here
That is for P3 medium.
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Business hours response with management notification
Why this is correct
P2 is high severity, requiring management notification and response during business hours.
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Scheduled remediation
Why it's wrong here
That is for P4 low.
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24/7 response with executive notification
Why it's wrong here
That is for P1 critical incidents.
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