CISM Incident Management Practice Question
An organization is updating its incident response plan after a lessons learned meeting. Which of the following is the primary purpose of updating the plan based on lessons learned?
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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To incorporate improvements to prevent recurrence and enhance response
The primary purpose is to incorporate improvements to prevent recurrence and improve response effectiveness.
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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To assign blame for failures
Why it's wrong here
A lessons learned meeting is not about blame; it focuses on process improvement.
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To share threat intelligence with ISACs
Why it's wrong here
Sharing IoCs is separate from updating the IR plan.
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To incorporate improvements to prevent recurrence and enhance response
Why this is correct
Updating the IR plan with changes identified in lessons learned helps prevent similar incidents and improve response.
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To document the incident for regulatory compliance
Why it's wrong here
While documentation is important, the main purpose of updating the plan is to improve future response.
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