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CISM Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are key components…
Which THREE of the following are key components of an incident response plan?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often mistake operational or financial elements (like budgets or overly detailed procedures) for core components of the incident response plan, when the exam focuses on the plan's structural and communication elements as defined by CISM's Incident Management domain.
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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List of external contacts (law enforcement, legal, etc.).
An incident response plan must include a list of external contacts such as law enforcement, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies. This ensures that when a security incident occurs, the organization can quickly notify the appropriate authorities and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as breach notification laws under GDPR or HIPAA.
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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List of external contacts (law enforcement, legal, etc.).
Why this is correct
Needed for escalation and notification.
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Annual budget for cybersecurity tools.
Why it's wrong here
Resource planning, not part of IR plan.
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Communication templates for internal and external stakeholders.
Why this is correct
Critical for coordinated response.
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Detailed step-by-step procedures for each incident type.
Why it's wrong here
Typically in separate playbooks.
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Identification of incident response team members and roles.
Why this is correct
Essential for role assignment.
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