CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
Which of the following is a key objective of a Security Operations Center (SOC)?
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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Monitoring and responding to security incidents
The SOC's primary objectives include monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents. Risk assessment is typically a GRC function, and policy creation is a governance function.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Conducting risk assessments
Why it's wrong here
Risk assessments are usually performed by GRC or risk management.
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Developing security policies
Why it's wrong here
Policy development is typically a governance activity.
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Monitoring and responding to security incidents
Why this is correct
This is the core function of a SOC.
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Managing user access rights
Why it's wrong here
Access management is an IAM function.
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