Which of the following is the GREATEST benefit of including incident classification criteria within an incident response plan?

1. A. Ability to monitor and control incident management costs
2. B. More visibility to the impact of disruptions
3. C. Effective protection of information assets
4. D. Optimized allocation of recovery resources

Correct Answer: D
The explanation given in the manual is:
Incident classification criteria enable an organization to prioritize incidents based on their impact and urgency. This allows for an optimized allocation of recovery resources to minimize business disruption and ensure timely restoration of normal operations. The other choices are benefits of incident management but not directly related to incident classification criteria.