CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 607

Various stakeholders are meeting to discuss their hypothetical roles and responsibilities in a specific situation, such as a security incident or major disaster. Which of the following best describes this meeting?

Answer options

• A. Penetration test
• B. Continuity of operations planning
• C. Tabletop exercise
• D. Simulation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as a tabletop exercise is a discussion-based session where stakeholders simulate responses to hypothetical incidents. Options A and D describe more active forms of testing and training that involve real or simulated attacks and scenarios, while option B refers to ongoing strategies to ensure business operations during crises, rather than a specific meeting format.