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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Which TWO are key components of an effective…
Which TWO are key components of an effective incident response plan? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between incident response and adjacent processes (like business continuity or disaster recovery) to see if candidates confuse overlapping but distinct security operations concepts.
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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Communication plan for stakeholders
Options D and E are correct because an effective incident response plan must include a communication plan for stakeholders (D) to ensure timely and accurate information sharing during a security incident, and a post-incident review process (E) to analyze the incident, identify lessons learned, and improve future response efforts. Option D includes predefined escalation paths, contact lists, and communication channels to coordinate response and manage external notifications. Option E ensures that after an incident, the team conducts a thorough review to update policies, procedures, and controls, preventing recurrence. Without both components, the plan lacks coordination and continuous improvement.
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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Business continuity procedures
Why it's wrong here
BCP is separate, though related.
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List of forensic tools
Why it's wrong here
Tools are used, but not a core component of the plan.
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Backup verification schedule
Why it's wrong here
Relates to recovery, not incident response.
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Communication plan for stakeholders
Why this is correct
Critical for coordination during an incident.
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Post-incident review process
Why this is correct
Essential for learning and improvement.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Lessons learned
Lessons learned is the process of capturing, analyzing, and documenting knowledge gained from past incidents or projects to improve future security operations and prevent recurrence of problems.
Key term
Incident
An incident is a security event that violates an organization's policies or threatens its data, systems, or operations, requiring a structured response.
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