ISC Contingency Management Practice Question
Following a ransomware attack, the organization must decide whether to invoke the DRP or remain in a degraded state while security teams perform forensics. What is the ISSMP's primary responsibility in this decision-making process?
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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Ensuring the decision is documented to align with the organization's risk appetite.
The ISSMP must facilitate the risk-based decision between recovery speed (DRP) and evidence preservation (Forensics).
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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Choosing the restore point from the offsite immutable backup.
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical decision by the recovery team, not the ISSMP.
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Ensuring the decision is documented to align with the organization's risk appetite.
Why this is correct
The ISSMP acts as an advisor to ensure the chosen path reflects the established risk appetite.
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Performing the initial forensic image of the infected servers.
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical task, not a management oversight role for an ISSMP.
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Directing the IT team to disconnect the network immediately.
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational tactical action, not an ISSMP governance function.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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