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CCSP Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are key components…
Which THREE of the following are key components of an incident response plan specific to cloud environments? (Choose three.)
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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Establishing a process for preserving system snapshots and logs as evidence
Options A, C, and E are correct. A: Preserving system snapshots and logs is crucial for evidence collection and analysis in cloud incidents. C: Defining procedures for contacting the cloud provider’s support and security teams ensures timely assistance and coordination. E: Clarifying the shared responsibility model for incident handling clarifies which party is responsible for each aspect of incident response. Option B is incorrect because not every incident requires legal department involvement; legal is typically consulted for specific scenarios such as data breaches or regulatory issues. Option D is incorrect because a detailed forensic analysis procedure for all incident types is impractical; procedures should be scalable and tailored to incident severity and type.
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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Establishing a process for preserving system snapshots and logs as evidence
Why this is correct
Key to evidence preservation.
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Requiring involvement of the legal department for every incident
Why it's wrong here
Not all incidents require legal; plan should be scalable.
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Defining procedures for contacting the cloud provider's support and security teams
Why this is correct
Essential for coordinated response.
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Including a detailed data forensic analysis procedure for all incident types
Why it's wrong here
Analysis procedures are part of response, not necessarily all incidents need forensic analysis.
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Clarifying the shared responsibility model for incident handling
Why this is correct
Understanding roles is critical.
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