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CISM Practice Question: The following incident response configuration is…
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` [incident_response] playbook = "playbook_standard" priority_override = False notification_email = "ir-team@company.com" auto_contain = True ```
The following incident response configuration is set: ``` playbook: standard actions: - notify: incident_response_team - auto_containment: true priority_override: false ``` Based on the configuration snippet, what is the expected behavior when an incident is triggered?
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
✓
Standard playbook executed, notification sent, auto containment applied.
The configuration indicates that the standard playbook will be executed, the incident response team will be notified, and containment actions will be automatically applied. Priority override is set to false, so no override occurs. Therefore, option A correctly describes the expected behavior.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Standard playbook executed, notification sent, auto containment applied.
Why this is correct
Correct: All fields are set accordingly.
- ✗
The incident is logged but no action is taken.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Config shows auto_contain and notification.
- ✗
Priority override applied, but no notification sent.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Priority_override is False, and notification is configured.
- ✗
Auto containment applied without executing any playbook.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Playbook is specified.
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