CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are typical roles in an incident response team?
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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Security analyst
The IR team includes security analysts, forensic investigators, and legal counsel; the CMT includes executives like CEO; HR is not a standard IR role.
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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Human resources manager
Why it's wrong here
HR may be involved in insider threat but is not a standard IR role.
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Security analyst
Why this is correct
Analysts are key IR team members.
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Chief executive officer (CEO)
Why it's wrong here
CEO is on the crisis management team, not IR team.
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Forensic investigator
Why this is correct
Investigators handle evidence collection and analysis.
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Legal counsel
Why this is correct
Legal counsel provides guidance on privilege and notification.
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