CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 475

Various company stakeholders meet to discuss roles and responsibilities in the event of a security breach that would affect offshore offices. Which of the following is this an example of?

Answer options

• A. Tabletop exercise
• B. Penetration test
• C. Geographic dispersion
• D. Incident response

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a tabletop exercise involves discussing and planning responses to hypothetical scenarios like security breaches. Options B and C do not relate to planning and coordination among stakeholders; B refers to testing security defenses, while C refers to the distribution of resources. Option D, while related to incident management, does not specifically describe the planning and discussion format of a tabletop exercise.