Which is a stage in policy lifecycle management?

• A. Creation
• B. Incident response
• C. Training
• D. Budget approval

Answer: (A)

Policy lifecycle management starts with the creation of a policy, where the initial draft outlines the purpose, scope, roles, and controls. This drafting stage sets the foundation for subsequent steps like review, approval, distribution, implementation, and ongoing revision. Incident response belongs to operations and is not a stage of developing and maintaining a policy. Training is essential for ensuring people follow the policy, but it happens after the policy exists and is not itself a lifecycle stage. Budget approval pertains to governance and resource planning for implementing policies, rather than a stage in the policy’s lifecycle.