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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Match each phase of the incident response process…
Match each phase of the incident response process to its description.
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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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Preparation: Developing procedures, tools, and training before an incident.
The NIST SP 800-61 incident response process includes Preparation, Detection and Analysis, Containment, Eradication and Recovery, and Post-Incident Activity. Options A, B, and C are correct; D and E swap definitions between the last two phases.
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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Preparation: Developing procedures, tools, and training before an incident.
Why this is correct
Preparation involves establishing plans, assembling tools, and training staff to ensure readiness for incidents.
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Detection and Analysis: Identifying and investigating potential incidents.
Why this is correct
Detection and analysis focuses on recognizing signs of incidents and analyzing data to confirm them.
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Containment: Limiting the impact and spread of an incident.
Why this is correct
Containment aims to stop the incident from causing further damage and to isolate affected systems.
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Eradication and Recovery: Conducting a post-mortem and applying lessons learned.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Post-Incident Activity, not Eradication and Recovery, which involves removing the root cause and restoring operations.
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Post-Incident Activity: Removing the root cause and restoring normal operations.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Eradication and Recovery, not Post-Incident Activity, which involves reviewing the incident and improving processes.
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Incident Response and Management
Key term
Recovery
Recovery is the process of restoring systems, data, and operations after a security incident, failure, or disaster to return to normal functioning.
Key term
Analysis
In incident response, analysis is the process of examining data and events to determine what happened, how it happened, and what actions to take.
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