ISC Contingency Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are essential components of a robust Crisis Management Plan?
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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Clearly defined crisis team roles and responsibilities.
Crisis management requires clear authority, defined communication channels, and a pre-identified team with specific roles.
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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Clearly defined crisis team roles and responsibilities.
Why this is correct
Everyone must know who has the authority to make critical decisions.
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Procedures for activating the crisis management team.
Why this is correct
There must be a clear trigger and process for calling the team into action.
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An inventory of all software licenses held by the organization.
Why it's wrong here
This is administrative asset management, not crisis management.
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Pre-determined communication protocols for external stakeholders.
Why this is correct
Managing external reputation is a core function of the crisis team.
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Granular technical steps for server restoration.
Why it's wrong here
That belongs in the DRP, not the Crisis Management Plan.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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