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CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Are not infallible. When tuning the solution - one has to adjust the sensitivity level to give preference either to false reject rate (type I error rate) where the system will be more prone to err denying access to a valid user or erring and allowing






2. The _____________________is a severe omission and will greatly increase information security risk. Presents the GREATEST information security risk for an organization with multiple - but small - domestic processing locations






3. Provides strong online authentication.






4. Should PRIMARILY be based on regulatory and legal requirements.






5. The most relevant piece of information to include in a cost-benefit analysis of a two-factor authentication system - it would establish a cost baseline and it must be considered for the full life cycle of the control. .






6. A repository of historical data organized by subject to support decision makers in the org






7. Awareness - training and physical security defenses.






8. Senior management commitment and support for information security can BEST be obtained through presentations that ____________________.






9. The most critical process for deciding which part of the information system/business process should be given prioritization in case of a security incident.It provides results - such as impact from a security incident and required response times.






10. Provide metrics to which outsourcing firms can be held accountable.






11. Oversees the overall classification management of the information.






12. Any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware - software - data - information - or processing capability






13. The _____________________ should be the person with the decision-making power in the department deriving the most benefit from the asset.






14. Involves the correction of software weaknesses and would necessarily follow change management procedures.






15. New security ulnerabilities should be managed through a ________________.






16. Ensure that transmitted information can be attributed to the named sender.






17. Normally addressed through antivirus and antispyware policies.






18. A process that helps organizations manipulate important knowledge that is part of the orgs. memory






19. Occurs when the incoming level






20. Whenever personal data are transferred across national boundaries; ________________________ are required.






21. When considering the value of assets ______________________ would give the information security manager the MOST objective basis for measurement of value delivery in information security governance






22. Without _____________________ - there cannot be accountability.






23. Lists only the vulnerabilities inherent in the information asset that can attract threats. It does not consider the value of the asset and the impact of perceived threats on the value.






24. Should be determined from the risk assessment results.






25. provides the most effective protection of data on mobile devices.






26. An organization without any formal information security program should start with _______________________ because the implementation should be based on those security requirements.






27. Awareness training would most likely result in any attempted ____________ being challenged by the authorized employee






28. Only valid if assets have first been identified and appropriately valued.






29. Accesses a computer or network illegally






30. Reducing risk to a level too small to measure is _______________.






31. btaining senior management support for establishing a warm site can BEST be accomplished by ____________________ - including a cost-benefit analysis - will be most persuasive to management. A risk assessment may be included in the business case - but






32. By definition are not previously known and therefore are undetectable.






33. It is easier to manage and control a _________________.






34. The BEST way to justify the implementation of a _____________________ is to use a business case. Return on investment (ROI) would only provide the costs needed to preclude specific risks - and would not provide other indirect benefits such as process






35. A key indicator of performance measurement.






36. The MOST important element of an information security strategy.






37. The first step in a risk analysis process to determine the impact to the organization - which is the ultimate goal.






38. A method for analyzing and reducing a relational database to its most streamlined form






39. The weakest link in security implementation - and awareness would reduce this risk. Through security awareness and training programs - individual employees can be informed and sensitized on various security policies and other security topics - thus e






40. The MOST important component of a privacy policy is: A Privacy policies must contain _______________; they are a high-level management statement of direction. They do not necessarily address warranties - liabilities or geographic coverage - which are






41. The best strategy for risk management is to ___________________- as this will take into account the organization's appetite for risk and the fact that it would not be practical to eliminate all risk.






42. Logging as well as monitoring - measuring - auditing - detecting viruses and intrusion.






43. Change management controls the _____________________. This is often the point at which a weakness will be introduced.






44. Addresses strengths - weaknesses - opportunities and threats. Although useful - a SWOT analysis is not as effective a tool.






45. Results in greater uniformity and better adherence to security policies. It is generally less expensive to administer due to the economies of scale. However - turnaround can be slower due to the lack of alignment with business units.






46. When developing an information security program _________________ would help identify the available resources - any gaps and the training requirements for developing resources.






47. Risk assessment is a very important process for the ___________________. Risk assessment provides information on the likelihood of occurrence of security incidence and assists in the selection of countermeasures - but not in the prioritization.






48. Should be a standard requirement for the service provider.






49. Will associate data access with the role performed by an individual - thus restricting access to data required to perform the individual's tasks.






50. The risk that remains after putting into place an effective risk management program; therefore - acceptable risk is achieved when this amount is minimized.