CISM Incident Management Practice Question
In the context of incident management, which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting lessons learned meetings within two weeks of incident resolution?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To update the incident response plan and playbooks based on findings.
The main goal is to improve future incident response by identifying what worked and what didn't.
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 update the incident response plan and playbooks based on findings.
Why this is correct
Continuous improvement of the IR program is key.
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To provide a final report to regulators and law enforcement.
Why it's wrong here
Regulatory reporting may have its own timeline and requirements.
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To assign blame for the incident and take disciplinary action.
Why it's wrong here
Lessons learned should be blameless to encourage open discussion.
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To calculate the total financial loss from the incident.
Why it's wrong here
Financial impact is assessed separately, not the primary purpose.
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