CISSP Prep Quiz: Short 1
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This short, 10 question, quiz contains one question from each module of the CISSP practice exam.
- 1.In dedicated security mode, the system must have all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
One classification of data running for a set time
- B.
Access approval clearance for all users or nondisclosure agreements
- C.
Need-to-know for all information within the system
- D.
Direct access only to the system
- 2.Requiring approval before granting system access would be:
- A.
A physical control
- B.
A logical control
- C.
A compensating control
- D.
An administrative control
- 3.Shadow recovery of a database is accomplished through:
- A.
Applying journalized transactions to an earlier copy of a database
- B.
Having a mirror copy of the database in case of interruption
- C.
Doing hourly backups of the database to prevent failure
- D.
Having all transactions recorded in a transaction file and updated in batch mode at a later time
- 4.
- A.
Non-repudiation
- B.
Authentication
- C.
Data integrity
- D.
Authorization
- 5.Physical security often follows which of the following models?
- A.
High-security defense model
- B.
Deterrent-based security model
- C.
Layered defense model
- D.
Trusted systems security model
- 6.The Media Access Control (MAC) layer operates as a subset of the:
- A.
Physical layer
- B.
Data-link layer
- C.
Internet layer
- D.
Transport layer
- 7.Preparing a full-scale BCP can:
- A.
Be quickly achieved
- B.
Take a long time
- C.
Ensure a separation of responsibilities
- D.
Not involve vendors
- 8.An organization suspects that it has suffered loss due to an employee’s malfeasance. What should be the first step in pursuing this scenario?
- A.
Call law enforcement.
- B.
Terminate the employee.
- C.
Set up awareness training.
- D.
Review organizational policy.
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