Which of the following activities are performed by the 'Do' cycle component of PDCA (plan-do-check-act)?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Suggested Answer: A, C, D, E
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The 'Do' cycle component performs the following activities:
It operates the selected controls.
It detects and responds to incidents properly.
It performs security awareness training.
It manages resources that are required to achieve a goal.
Answer B is incorrect. This activity is performed by the 'Plan' cycle component of PDCA.
29 comments · newest first
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Laura
10 months ago
Wait, security awareness training is part of 'Do'? Really?
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Latricia
10 months ago
Totally agree, managing resources is crucial too.
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Rosalia
10 months ago
It operates the selected controls. That's a key part!
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Gertude
10 months ago
Nope, detecting incidents is more of a 'Check' thing.
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Jamal
10 months ago
I think determining controls belongs in the 'Plan' phase, not 'Do'.
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Gilberto
11 months ago
I recall that determining controls and objectives is more aligned with the 'Plan' phase, so I don't think that one belongs here.
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Tonja
11 months ago
From what I practiced, I believe that performing security awareness training might fit into the 'Do' cycle, but it feels more like a separate initiative.
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Deonna
11 months ago
I think operating the selected controls is definitely part of the 'Do' phase, but I'm a bit confused about resource management.
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Herminia
11 months ago
I remember that the 'Do' cycle is all about implementation, but I'm not sure if it includes incident detection.
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Whitley
12 months ago
This question is testing our understanding of the PDCA framework. I think the 'Do' cycle is focused on implementing the plan and managing the necessary resources, but I'm not sure about the other choices.
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Xenia
12 months ago
I'm confident that the 'Do' cycle is responsible for operating the selected controls, but I'm not sure about the other options. I'll have to review my notes to be sure.
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Gianna
12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The 'Do' cycle is about putting the plan into action, so I believe it would involve operating the selected controls and managing the resources needed to achieve the goal.
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Elbert
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the 'Do' cycle is supposed to execute the plan, but I'm not sure if it's responsible for managing resources or performing security awareness training.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I think the 'Do' cycle is all about implementing the plan and operating the selected controls.
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Rodney
1 year ago
Hmm, I'd say A is a bit of a stretch. That's more like incident response, which is a separate process. The 'Do' cycle is all about, well, doing the thing.
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Phil
1 year ago
I'm not so sure about D. Security awareness training seems more like a 'Check' activity to me. The 'Do' cycle is all about execution, not training.
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Joseph
1 year ago
E) It operates the selected controls.
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Milly
1 year ago
C) It manages resources that are required to achieve a goal.
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Nelida
1 year ago
A) It detects and responds to incidents properly.
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Anastacia
1 year ago
Definitely agree with Tasia. The 'Do' cycle is where the rubber meets the road, so to speak. It's where you actually put your plan into action.
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Arlette
1 year ago
E) It operates the selected controls.
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Kirby
1 year ago
C) It manages resources that are required to achieve a goal.
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Alida
1 year ago
A) It detects and responds to incidents properly.
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Inocencia
1 year ago
I believe it manages resources that are required to achieve a goal as well.
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Alyce
1 year ago
I agree with you, Augustine. It also operates the selected controls.
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Augustine
1 year ago
I think the 'Do' cycle component of PDCA detects and responds to incidents properly.
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Tasia
1 year ago
I think the correct answers are B, C, and E. The 'Do' cycle is all about implementing the plan and operating the controls.
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Roosevelt
1 year ago
Yes, that's correct. It involves determining controls, managing resources, and operating the selected controls.
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Lacresha
1 year ago
I agree, the 'Do' cycle is focused on implementing the plan and operating the controls.