Test your basic knowledge |

CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Lists only the threats that the information asset is exposed to. It does not consider the value of the asset and impact of the threat on the value.






2. The primary role of the information security manager in the process of information classification within the organization.






3. The best indicator of the level of compliance with the service level agreement ( SLA ) data confidentiality clauses.






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






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






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






7. In order to highlight to management the importance of network security - the security manager should FIRST _______________.






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






9. Cannot be minimized






10. On a company's e-commerce web site - a good legal statement regarding data privacy should include a statement regarding what the company will ___________________.






11. Provide minimum recommended settings and do not prevent introduction of control weaknesses.'






12. Normally addressed through antivirus and antispyware policies.






13. Helps to define the minimum acceptable security that will be implemented to protect the information resources in accordance with the respective criticality levels.






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






15. Provides strong online authentication.






16. 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.






17. Utility program that detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusions






18. The starting point for driving management's attention to information security. All other choices will follow the risk assessment.






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






20. When the ________________ is more than the cost of the risk - the risk should be accepted.






21. Focuses on identifying vulnerabilities.






22. Should be determined from the risk assessment results.






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






24. In assessing the degree to which an organization may be affected by new privacy legislation - information security management should first _____________________.






25. _________________________ will allow the information security manager to prioritize the remedial measures and provide a means to convey a sense of urgency to management.






26. Same intent as a cracker but does not have the technical skills and knowledge






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. The MOST useful way to describe the objectives in the information security strategy is through ______________________.

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


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






30. 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.






31. 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






32. Adherence to local regulations must always be the priority. _______________________ is the most effective compromise in this situation.






33. Accesses a computer or network illegally






34. Culture has a significant impact on how information security will be implemented in a ______________________.






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






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






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






38. The job of the information security officer on a management team is to ___________________.






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






40. BEST option to improve accountability for a system administrator is to _____________________.






41. Uses security metrics to measure the performance of the information security program.






42. Attackers who exploit flawed ___________________________________ can sniff network traffic and crack keys to gain unauthorized access to information.






43. The risk that has been assumed by a third party and may not necessarily be equal to the minimal form of residual risk.






44. Can be a standalone driver for an information security governance measure. No further analysis nor justification is required since the entity has no choice in the regulatory requirements.






45. Has full responsibility over data.






46. 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






47. Potentially damaging computer program that affects - or infects a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works






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






49. The most important characteristic of good security policies is that they be ____________________.






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