CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are appropriate criteria for escalating an incident to the crisis management team (CMT)? (Select TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
✓
The incident could cause severe reputational damage
Potential for major financial loss or regulatory penalties and severe reputational damage are key triggers for CMT activation. Technical complexity alone is not sufficient.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The incident could cause severe reputational damage
Why this is correct
Reputational risk at a high level requires executive involvement.
- ✗
The incident involves a new type of malware not seen before
Why it's wrong here
Novelty alone does not require CMT involvement; it may be handled by the IR team.
- ✗
The incident originated from a third-party supplier
Why it's wrong here
Source alone does not determine CMT activation; impact does.
- ✓
The incident has potential for major financial loss or regulatory penalties
Why this is correct
Significant business impact warrants CMT activation.
- ✗
The incident requires coordination with multiple external vendors
Why it's wrong here
Vendor coordination is typically within the IR team's scope.
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