An incident response analyst is taking over an investigation from another analyst. The investigation has been going on for the past few days. Which of the following steps is most important during…

The correct answer is C. Review the steps that the previous analyst followed. Reviewing the steps that the previous analyst followed is the most important step during the transition, as it ensures continuity and consistency of the investigation. It also helps the new analyst to understand the current status, scope, and findings of the investigation, and…

Submitted by helene.fr· Mar 6, 2026Incident Response Management

Question

An incident response analyst is taking over an investigation from another analyst. The investigation has been going on for the past few days. Which of the following steps is most important during the transition between the two analysts?

Options

AIdentify and discuss the lessons learned with the prior analyst.
BAccept all findings and continue to investigate the next item target.
CReview the steps that the previous analyst followed.
DValidate the root cause from the prior analyst.

How the community answered

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B
10% (2)
C
86% (18)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

Reviewing the steps that the previous analyst followed is the most important step during the transition, as it ensures continuity and consistency of the investigation. It also helps the new analyst to understand the current status, scope, and findings of the investigation, and to avoid repeating the same actions or missing any important details. The other options are either less important, premature, or potentially biased.

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