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IAPP CIPM Exam - Topic 2 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPM exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following best demonstrates the effectiveness of a firm's privacy incident response process?

AThe decrease of security breaches

BThe decrease of notifiable breaches

CThe increase of privacy incidents reported by users

DThe decrease of mean time to resolve privacy incidents

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Suggested Answer: D

by Katina at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Cordell

1 month ago

True, but if users report more incidents, it shows trust in the process.

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Vanna

2 months ago

But what about B? Fewer notifiable breaches means better control.

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Micaela

2 months ago

I agree, D makes sense. Quick responses are key.

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Ivette

2 months ago

I think D is the best choice. Faster resolution shows effectiveness.

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Sylvia

2 months ago

Totally agree with D! Quick responses show a strong process.

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Jules

2 months ago

Surprised that no one mentioned user trust as a factor!

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Merri

2 months ago

C seems counterintuitive. More reports could mean worse handling, right?

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Daniel

3 months ago

A decrease in notifiable breaches (B) is a solid indicator too.

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Phyliss

3 months ago

I think D is the best choice. Faster resolutions are key!

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Flo

3 months ago

C) is the way to go. Transparency and user engagement are key for an effective incident response.

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Justine

3 months ago

A) The decrease of security breaches seems like a good measure, but D) is the real winner here.

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Audria

4 months ago

Haha, the correct answer is obviously B) The decrease of notifiable breaches. That's the whole point, right?

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Cassi

4 months ago

D) The decrease of mean time to resolve privacy incidents shows the process is working efficiently.

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Roxane

4 months ago

C) The increase of privacy incidents reported by users is the best indicator of an effective privacy incident response process.

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Jeannetta

4 months ago

I was leaning towards A at first, but now I'm wondering if it really reflects the effectiveness of the response process. It seems more about prevention than response.

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Norah

5 months ago

I feel like B could be a strong contender too, since fewer notifiable breaches might suggest better handling of incidents, but I need to think more about it.

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Claribel

5 months ago

I remember a practice question that focused on the importance of user reporting, which makes me lean towards C, but it feels a bit off in this context.

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Buffy

5 months ago

I think the answer might be D, since a quicker resolution usually indicates a more effective response process, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Sheridan

5 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The decrease in mean time to resolve incidents is definitely the best indicator. That shows the process is working smoothly and the firm is able to address issues in a timely manner. The other options don't directly measure the effectiveness of the response process itself.

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Ty

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'd want to look at a few different metrics to get a full picture - the decrease in breaches, the increase in reporting, and the resolution time. Relying on just one factor might not give you the full story.

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Antione

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to focus on how the firm is actually responding to incidents, not just the raw numbers. The decrease in mean time to resolve incidents seems like the best measure of an effective process - it shows they're able to handle things quickly and efficiently.

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Murray

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. Are we looking for the best single measure of effectiveness, or a combination of factors? The decrease in resolution time seems important, but I'm not sure if that's the most important thing.

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Chandra

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'd need to think about how a firm's privacy incident response process could be measured. The decrease in security breaches or notifiable breaches seems like a good indicator, but the increase in reported incidents could also show the process is working well.

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Joanna

1 month ago

I think D is the best choice. Faster resolution means better response.

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