Certified Incident Handler (ECIH v3) — Question 73
An estimation of the expected losses after an incident helps organization in prioritizing and formulating their incident response. The cost of an incident can be categorized as a tangible and intangible cost. Identify the tangible cost associated with virus outbreak?
Answer options
- A. Loss of goodwill
- B. Damage to corporate reputation
- C. Psychological damage
- D. Lost productivity damage
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is D, as lost productivity damage is a direct and measurable financial loss resulting from a virus outbreak. In contrast, options A, B, and C refer to intangible costs that affect the perception and morale of the organization but do not directly translate to quantifiable financial losses.