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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. Useful but only with regard to specific technical skills.






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






3. 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






4. Occurs when the incoming level






5. Ensures that there are no scalability problems.






6. Information security governance models are highly dependent on the _____________________.






7. When defining the information classification policy - the ___________________ need to be identified.






8. The best measure for preventing the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.






9. 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






10. The risk that controls may not prevent/detect an incident with a measure of control effectiveness.






11. An effective tool but primarily focuses on malicious code from external sources - and only for those applications that are online.






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






13. Would reduce the possibility of an individual accidentally pressing the power button on a device - thereby turning off the device.






14. Requires a process to verify that the control process worked as intended. Examples such as dual-control or dual-entry bookkeeping provide verification and assurance that the process operated as intended.






15. Programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter a computer's operations






16. Someone who uses the internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons






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






18. 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.






19. A trusted third party that attests to the identity of the signatory - and reliance will be a function of the level of trust afforded the CA.






20. When mobile equipment is lost or stolen - the ______________________ matters most in determining the impact of the loss.






21. Someone who uses email as a vehicle for extortion; send company threatening emails indicating they will expose confidential information - exploit security launch - etc.






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






23. Focuses on identifying vulnerabilities.






24. Primarily reduce risk and are most effective for the protection of information assets.






25. Without _____________________ - there cannot be accountability.






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






27. 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






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






29. A notice that guarantees a user or a web site is legitimate






30. Program that hides within or looks like a legit program






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






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






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






34. Most effective in protecting classified data that have been encrypted to prevent disclosure and transmission outside the organization's network.






35. A key indicator of performance measurement.






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






37. It is important to achieve ____________________ - and obtain inputs from various organizational entities since security needs to be aligned to the needs of the organization.






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






39. S small warehouse - designed for the end-user needs in a strategic business unit






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






41. Provides process needs but not impact.






42. Identification and _______________ of business risk enables project managers to address areas with most significance.






43. 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.






44. Applications cannot access data associated with other apps






45. The best measure and will involve reviewing the entire source code to detect all instances of back doors.






46. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally






47. A Successful risk management should lead to a ________________.






48. May show the performance result of the security related activities; however - the result is interpreted in terms of money and extends to multiple facets of security initiatives.






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






50. It is more efficient to establish a ___________________for locations that must meet specific requirements.