ISC Security Operations Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are primary components of an effective Incident Response (IR) program?
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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Incident Response Policy
An IR program requires both organizational support (Policy) and operational capability (Personnel/Training).
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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Software development lifecycle budget
Why it's wrong here
This belongs to the development team, not the SOC.
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Incident Response Policy
Why this is correct
Policies establish the authority and requirements for the IR program.
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Physical security badge access logs
Why it's wrong here
These are support data, not a core component of an IR program.
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Trained IR personnel
Why this is correct
Skilled human responders are the most critical element of the IR program.
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Marketing strategy document
Why it's wrong here
Unrelated to security operations.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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