CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — Question 440

Which of the following best describes the goal of a tabletop exercise?

Answer options

• A. To test possible incident scenarios and how to react properly
• B. To perform attack exercises to check response effectiveness
• C. To understand existing threat actors and how to replicate their techniques
• D. To check the effectiveness of the business continuity plan

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because a tabletop exercise is designed to evaluate the response to potential incident scenarios in a controlled environment. Options B, C, and D focus on different aspects of security and response strategies but do not capture the specific goal of testing reactions to scenarios.