CISSP Quiz #1
Sample CISSP quiz
- 1.
All of the following are basic components of a security policy EXCEPT the
- A.
Definition of the issue and statement of relevant terms.
- B.
Statement of roles and responsibilities
- C.
Statement of applicability and compliance requirements.
- D.
Statement of performance of characteristics and requirements.
Correct Answer
D. Statement of performance of characteristics and requirements.Explanation
Policies are considered the first and highest level of documentation, from which the lower level elements of standards, procedures, and guidelines flow. This order, however, does not mean that policies are more important than the lower elements. These higher-level policies, which are the more general policies and statements, should be created first in the process for strategic reasons, and then the more tactical elements can follow. -Ronald Krutz The CISSP PREP Guide (gold edition) pg 13Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which one of the following is an important characteristic of an information security policy?
- A.
Identifies major functional areas of information.
- B.
Quantifies the effect of the loss of the information.
- C.
Requires the identification of information owners.
- D.
Lists applications that support the business function.
Correct Answer
A. Identifies major functional areas of information.Explanation
Information security policies area high-level plans that describe the goals of the procedures. Policies are not guidelines or standards, nor are they procedures or controls. Policies describe security in general terms, not specifics. They provide the blueprints for an overall security program just as a specification defines your next product - Roberta Bragg CISSP Certification Training Guide (que) pg 206Rate this question:
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- 3.
Ensuring the integrity of business information is the PRIMARY concern of
- A.
Encryption Security
- B.
Procedural Security.
- C.
Logical Security
- D.
On-line Security
Correct Answer
B. Procedural Security.Explanation
Procedures are looked at as the lowest level in the policy chain because they are closest to the computers and provide detailed steps for configuration and installation issues. They provide the steps to actually implement the statements in the policies, standards, and guidelines...Security procedures, standards, measures, practices, and policies cover a number of different subject areas. - Shon Harris All-in-one CISSP Certification Guide pg 44-45Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following would be the first step in establishing an information security program?
- A.
Adoption of a corporate information security policy statement
- B.
Development and implementation of an information security standards manual
- C.
Development of a security awareness-training program
- D.
Purchase of security access control software
Correct Answer
A. Adoption of a corporate information security policy statement -
- 5.
Which of the following department managers would be best suited to oversee the development of an information security policy?
- A.
Information Systems
- B.
Human Resources
- C.
Business operations
- D.
Security administration
Correct Answer
C. Business operations -
- 6.
What is the function of a corporate information security policy?
- A.
Issue corporate standard to be used when addressing specific security problems.
- B.
Issue guidelines in selecting equipment, configuration, design, and secure operations.
- C.
Define the specific assets to be protected and identify the specific tasks which must be completed to secure them.
- D.
Define the main security objectives which must be achieved and the security framework to meet business objectives.
Correct Answer
D. Define the main security objectives which must be achieved and the security framework to meet business objectives. -
- 7.
Why must senior management endorse a security policy?
- A.
So that they will accept ownership for security within the organization.
- B.
So that employees will follow the policy directives.
- C.
So that external bodies will recognize the organizations commitment to security.
- D.
So that they can be held legally accountable.
Correct Answer
A. So that they will accept ownership for security within the organization. -
- 8.
In which one of the following documents is the assignment of individual roles and responsibilities MOST appropriately defined?
- A.
Security policy
- B.
Enforcement guidelines
- C.
Acceptable use policy
- D.
Program manual
Correct Answer
C. Acceptable use policyExplanation
An acceptable use policy is a document that the employee signs in which the expectations, roles and responsibilities are outlined. Issue -specific policies address specific security issues that management feels need more detailed explanation and attention to make sure a comprehensive structure is built and all employees understand how they are to comply to these security issues. - Shon Harris All-in-one CISSP Certification Guide pg 62Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following defines the intent of a system security policy?
- A.
A definition of the particular settings that have been determined to provide optimum security
- B.
A brief, high-level statement defining what is and is not permitted during the operation of the system.
- C.
A definition of those items that must be excluded on the system.
- D.
A listing of tools and applications that will be used to protect the system.
Correct Answer
A. A definition of the particular settings that have been determined to provide optimum securityExplanation
"A system-specific policy presents the management's decisions that are closer to the actual computers, networks, applications, and data. This type of policy can provide an approved software list, which contains a list of applications that can be installed on individual workstations. This policy can describe how databases are to be protected, how computers are to be locked down, and how firewall, intrusion diction systems, and scanners are to be employed." Pg 93 Shon Harris CISSP All-In-One Certification Exam GuideRate this question:
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- 10.
When developing an information security policy, what is the FIRST step that should be taken?
- A.
Obtain copies of mandatory regulations.
- B.
Gain management approval.
- C.
Seek acceptance from other departments.
- D.
Ensure policy is compliant with current working practices.
Correct Answer
B. Gain management approval. -
- 11.
Which one of the following should NOT be contained within a computer policy?
- A.
Definition of management expectations.
- B.
Responsibilities of individuals and groups for protected information.
- C.
Statement of senior executive support.
- D.
Definition of legal and regulatory controls.
Correct Answer
B. Responsibilities of individuals and groups for protected information. -
- 12.
Which one of the following is NOT a fundamental component of a Regulatory Security Policy?
- A.
What is to be done.
- B.
When it is to be done.
- C.
Who is to do it.
- D.
Why is it to be done
Correct Answer
C. Who is to do it.Explanation
Regulatory Security policies are mandated to the organization but it up to them to implement it. "Regulatory - This policy is written to ensure that the organization is following standards set by a specific industry and is regulated by law. The policy type is detailed in nature and specific to a type of industry. This is used in financial institutions, health care facilities, and public utilities." - Shon Harris All-in-one CISSP Certification Guide pg 93-94Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which one of the following statements describes management controls that are instituted to implement a security policy?
- A.
They prevent users from accessing any control function.
- B.
They eliminate the need for most auditing functions.
- C.
They may be administrative, procedural, or technical.
- D.
They are generally inexpensive to implement.
Correct Answer
C. They may be administrative, procedural, or technical.Explanation
Administrative, physical, and technical controls should be utilized to achieve the management's directives. - Shon Harris All-in-one CISSP Certification Guide pg 60Rate this question:
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- 14.
In an organization, an Information Technology security function should:
- A.
Be a function within the information systems functions of an organization
- B.
Report directly to a specialized business unit such as legal, corporate security or insurance
- C.
Be lead by a Chief Security Officer and report directly to the CEO
- D.
Be independent but report to the Information Systems function
Correct Answer
C. Be lead by a Chief Security Officer and report directly to the CEO -
- 15.
Which of the following embodies all the detailed actions that personnel are required to follow?
- A.
Standards
- B.
Guidelines
- C.
Procedures
- D.
Baselines
Correct Answer
C. Procedures -
- 16.
Network Security is a process that is:
- A.
Product
- B.
Protocols
- C.
Ever evolving process
- D.
Quick-fix solution
Correct Answer
C. Ever evolving process -
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