CISM Incident Management Practice Question
An organization's incident response (IR) policy should be approved by which of the following to ensure authority and accountability?
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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The board of directors or executive management
The IR policy requires senior management approval to demonstrate organizational commitment and allocate necessary resources.
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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The incident response manager
Why it's wrong here
The IR manager implements the policy but does not have authority to approve it.
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The legal counsel
Why it's wrong here
Legal counsel advises but does not approve the policy.
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The IT director
Why it's wrong here
IT director may be involved but lacks enterprise-wide authority.
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The board of directors or executive management
Why this is correct
Senior management approval ensures policy authority and resource commitment.
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