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CISM · Question #601
Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of performing a tabletop exercise?
The correct answer is D. To identify gaps in the incident response plan. The primary purpose of a tabletop exercise is to simulate an incident in a controlled environment to evaluate the effectiveness of the incident response plan and identify any weaknesses or gaps for improvement.
Submitted by marco_it· Apr 18, 2026Incident Management
Question
Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of performing a tabletop exercise?
Options
- ATo build stakeholder engagement and participation
- BTo identify critical assets that require enhanced protection
- CTo justify increased budget allocation for incident response
- DTo identify gaps in the incident response plan
How the community answered
(37 responses)- B3% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D92% (34)
Explanation
The primary purpose of a tabletop exercise is to simulate an incident in a controlled environment to evaluate the effectiveness of the incident response plan and identify any weaknesses or gaps for improvement.
Topics
#Incident response plan#Tabletop exercises#Plan testing#Incident management
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