CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which incident severity level is characterized by major business impact, requires executive notification, and demands 24/7 response?
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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P1 — Critical
P1 (critical) incidents have the highest severity and require immediate, around-the-clock response.
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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P3 — Medium
Why it's wrong here
P3 has limited impact.
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P2 — High
Why it's wrong here
P2 has significant impact but standard business hours response.
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P4 — Low
Why it's wrong here
P4 has minimal impact.
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P1 — Critical
Why this is correct
P1 incidents have major business impact, executive notification, and 24/7 response.
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