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
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P1 — Critical
P1 (critical) incidents have major business impact and require immediate executive notification and round-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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P2 — High
Why it's wrong here
P2 requires management notification and business hours response.
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P3 — Medium
Why it's wrong here
P3 has limited impact and standard response.
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P1 — Critical
Why this is correct
P1 incidents are critical with major business impact, requiring executive notification and 24/7 response.
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P4 — Low
Why it's wrong here
P4 has minimal impact and scheduled remediation.
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