CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of an incident response plan?
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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To provide a step-by-step guide for responding to incidents
The IR plan provides a structured approach to manage incidents, minimizing impact and ensuring efficient 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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To document vendor contacts only
Why it's wrong here
Vendor contacts are part of the plan, but not its primary purpose.
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To assign blame for security failures
Why it's wrong here
The plan focuses on response, not blame.
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To replace the need for incident response training
Why it's wrong here
Training is still necessary; the plan guides but does not replace training.
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To provide a step-by-step guide for responding to incidents
Why this is correct
The plan outlines roles, procedures, and communication to enable effective response.
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