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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)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    92% (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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