ISC Security Operations Practice Question
Which THREE activities are included in the 'Preparation' phase of the IR life cycle?
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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Conducting incident drills and exercises
Preparation involves setting up tools, training the team, and defining the procedures necessary for effective response.
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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Eradicating an ongoing malware infection
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the 'Containment, Eradication, and Recovery' phase.
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Writing the post-incident summary report
Why it's wrong here
This occurs in the 'Post-Incident Activity' phase.
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Conducting incident drills and exercises
Why this is correct
Drills ensure the team is ready for real incidents.
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Deploying detection tools and sensors
Why this is correct
Tool deployment is a critical preparatory task.
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Defining incident response policies
Why this is correct
Governance is set during the preparation phase.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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