CISM Incident Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are key considerations when managing an external forensics firm during an incident? (Select TWO)
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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Maintaining chain of custody for all evidence
Managing external forensics involves defining scope, ensuring proper evidence handling and chain of custody, maintaining confidentiality, and preserving attorney-client privilege.
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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Allowing the firm to make independent decisions on containment
Why it's wrong here
Containment decisions should be made by the IR team.
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Having the firm report directly to the media
Why it's wrong here
The firm should not communicate with media without coordination.
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Maintaining chain of custody for all evidence
Why this is correct
Chain of custody ensures evidence integrity and admissibility.
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Defining the scope of work and evidence handling procedures
Why this is correct
Scope and evidence handling are critical for legal defensibility.
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Ensuring the firm uses only proprietary tools
Why it's wrong here
Tool choice is not a key management consideration.
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