ATabletop exercise (D)is adiscussion-based simulationof an incident scenario. It allows security teams towalk through procedures, responsibilities, and communicationsin alow-pressure environment, improving readiness without impacting operations.
It is specifically designed toprepare teams for real-world incident handling.
Reference: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Objectives, Domain 5.4 - "Incident response plans and exercises:
Tabletop exercises."