CISM Incident Management Practice Question
In the context of incident severity classification, which of the following best describes a P3 (medium) incident?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'limited impact' with 'minimal impact' — P3 requires a standard response during business hours, while P4 allows scheduled remediation, and mixing these up leads to selecting Option B.
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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Limited impact with standard response and no immediate escalation
A P3 (medium) incident is defined as having limited impact on business operations, allowing for a standard response during normal business hours without requiring immediate escalation. This classification typically applies to incidents that do not affect critical systems or sensitive data, and can be resolved through normal change management processes without urgent intervention.
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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Significant impact requiring management notification and business hours response
Why it's wrong here
This describes a P2 incident.
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Minimal impact with scheduled remediation
Why it's wrong here
This describes a P4 incident.
- ✗
Critical business impact requiring 24/7 response and executive notification
Why it's wrong here
This describes a P1 incident.
- ✓
Limited impact with standard response and no immediate escalation
Why this is correct
This is the correct definition for P3.
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