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CISM Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are common…
Which THREE of the following are common challenges in incident response? (Select exactly 3)
⚠ Common exam trap
ISACA often tests the distinction between operational challenges during active response (coordination, staffing, tools) versus strategic or post-incident issues (cloud dependency, root cause analysis) to see if candidates confuse the incident response lifecycle phases.
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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Poor coordination between teams
Poor coordination between teams (Option B) is a common challenge in incident response because security incidents often require collaboration across IT, legal, PR, and management. Without clear communication channels and predefined roles, response efforts become fragmented, leading to delays in containment and recovery. This is a well-documented issue in frameworks like NIST SP 800-61, which emphasizes the need for a coordinated incident response plan.
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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Over-reliance on cloud services
Why it's wrong here
Cloud can be an advantage, not necessarily a challenge.
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Poor coordination between teams
Why this is correct
Silos hinder effective response.
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Insufficient staffing and expertise
Why this is correct
Many organizations lack trained personnel.
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Difficulty in identifying the root cause
Why it's wrong here
While true, it is a subset of investigation, not a primary challenge.
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Lack of proper tools and technology
Why this is correct
Without proper tools, detection and response are hampered.
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