CISM Incident Management Practice Question
During a major security incident classified as P1, which of the following is the MOST appropriate communication frequency to the executive team?
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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Hourly situation reports (sitreps)
For P1 (critical) incidents, hourly situation reports (sitreps) are expected to keep executives informed of rapidly evolving events.
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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Daily summary reports
Why it's wrong here
Daily reports are too infrequent for a critical incident requiring immediate awareness.
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Only upon significant changes
Why it's wrong here
While changes trigger updates, more regular communication is needed for P1.
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Hourly situation reports (sitreps)
Why this is correct
Hourly updates are standard for P1 incidents to provide timely information.
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At the end of the incident
Why it's wrong here
Waiting until the end defeats the purpose of executive oversight during a crisis.
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