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CISM Incident Management Practice Question

Which incident severity level requires executive notification and a 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

P1 – Critical

P1 (critical) incidents have major business impact and require executive notification and 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.

  • P3 – Medium

    Why it's wrong here

    P3 has limited impact and standard response.

  • P1 – Critical

    Why this is correct

    P1 requires executive notification and 24/7 response.

  • P4 – Low

    Why it's wrong here

    P4 has minimal impact and scheduled remediation.

  • P2 – High

    Why it's wrong here

    P2 requires management notification and business hours response.

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