CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which component of an incident response programme provides detailed step-by-step instructions for handling a specific type of incident, such as ransomware or data breach?
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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Incident response playbook
Playbooks (or runbooks) provide detailed procedures for specific incident types, while the IR plan is a broader document.
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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Incident response plan
Why it's wrong here
The plan outlines overall strategy and roles, not incident-specific procedures.
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Incident response policy
Why it's wrong here
The policy sets high-level direction, not detailed steps.
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Incident response playbook
Why this is correct
Playbooks provide step-by-step guidance for specific incident types.
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Communication template
Why it's wrong here
Communication templates are used for notifying stakeholders, not for technical steps.
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