SSCP Incident Response and Recovery Practice Question
During the preparation phase of incident response, which TWO components are essential for an effective incident response plan? (Select TWO)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse operational logistics (like vendor lists or network diagrams) with the core structural components of an incident response plan, which must prioritize communication and recovery to enable a coordinated and effective response.
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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A communication plan with contact information for key stakeholders
A communication plan with contact information for key stakeholders ensures that the right people can be reached quickly during an incident, which is critical for coordination and decision-making. Option E is correct because detailed recovery procedures for each critical system provide step-by-step instructions to restore operations, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistency in response efforts.
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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A list of approved vendors for hardware replacement
Why it's wrong here
Vendor contacts may be part of recovery but are not essential to the IR plan itself.
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A list of all employee passwords
Why it's wrong here
Passwords are not part of the IR plan; they should be securely stored elsewhere.
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A communication plan with contact information for key stakeholders
Why this is correct
Essential for alerting and escalating incidents.
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Network topology diagrams
Why it's wrong here
Useful but not a core component of the IR plan; they can be referenced.
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Detailed recovery procedures for each critical system
Why this is correct
Procedures guide the response team during containment, eradication, and recovery.
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