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CISM Certification Exam Questions & Practice Tests, Certified Information Security Manager | SPOTO

Prepare effectively for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification exam with SPOTO's CISM Certification Exam Questions & Practice Tests. As a CISM, you demonstrate advanced expertise in developing and managing enterprise information security programs. Our practice tests, including free test options, feature a diverse range of exam questions and sample questions to enhance your preparation. Access comprehensive exam materials, exam dumps, and precise exam answers to reinforce your understanding of key concepts. Engage in realistic mock exams to simulate exam scenarios and sharpen your exam practice. With SPOTO's exam preparation resources and advanced exam simulator, you'll be well-equipped to succeed in the CISM exam and advance your career in information security.

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Question #1
In implementing information security governance, the information security manager is PRIMARILY responsible for:
A. developing the security strateg
B. reviewing the security strateg
C. communicating the security strateg
D. approving the security strategy
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Correct Answer: D
Question #2
Which of the following is the MOST important requirement for setting up an information security infrastructure for a new system?
A. Performing a business impact analysis (BIA)
B. Considering personal information devices as pan of the security policy
C. Initiating IT security training and familiarization
D. Basing the information security infrastructure on risk assessment
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Correct Answer: C
Question #3
The impact of losing frame relay network connectivity for 18-24 hours should be calculated using the:
A. hourly billing rate charged by the carrie
B. value of the data transmitted over the networ
C. aggregate compensation of all affected business user
D. financial losses incurred by affected business unit
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Correct Answer: D
Question #4
What will have the HIGHEST impact on standard information security governance models?
A. Number of employees
B. Distance between physical locations
C. Complexity of organizational structure
D. Organizational budget
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Correct Answer: D
Question #5
A risk management program would be expected to:
A. remove all inherent ris
B. maintain residual risk at an acceptable leve
C. implement preventive controls for every threa
D. reduce control risk to zer
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Correct Answer: D
Question #6
Who should drive the risk analysis for an organization?
A. Senior management
B. Security manager
C. Quality manager
D. Legal department
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Correct Answer: B
Question #7
Which of the following is the MOST important factor when designing information security architecture?
A. Technical platform interfaces
B. Scalability of the network
C. Development methodologies
D. Stakeholder requirements
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Correct Answer: C
Question #8
Risk management programs are designed to reduce risk to:
A. a level that is too small to be measurabl
B. the point at which the benefit exceeds the expens
C. a level that the organization is willing to accep
D. a rate of return that equals the current cost of capita
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Correct Answer: A
Question #9
An organization's information security processes are currently defined as ad hoc. In seeking to improve their performance level, the next step for the organization should be to:
A. ensure that security processes are consistent across the organizatio
B. enforce baseline security levels across the organizatio
C. ensure that security processes are fully documente
D. implement monitoring of key performance indicators for security processe
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Correct Answer: C
Question #10
Which of the following situations must be corrected FIRST to ensure successful information security governance within an organization?
A. The information security department has difficulty filling vacancie
B. The chief information officer (CIO) approves security policy change
C. The information security oversight committee only meets quarterl
D. The data center manager has final signoff on all security project
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Correct Answer: A
Question #11
An organization has to comply with recently published industry regulatory requirements—compliance that potentially has high implementation costs. What should the information security manager do FIRST?
A. Implement a security committe
B. Perform a gap analysi
C. Implement compensating control
D. Demand immediate complianc
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Correct Answer: D
Question #12
At what stage of the applications development process should the security department initially become involved?
A. When requested
B. At testing
C. At programming
D. At detail requirements
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Correct Answer: B
Question #13
An outcome of effective security governance is:
A. business dependency assessment
B. strategic alignmen
C. risk assessmen
D. plannin
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Correct Answer: B
Question #14
The MOST effective way to incorporate risk management practices into existing production systems is through:
A. policy developmen
B. change managemen
C. awareness trainin
D. regular monitorin
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Correct Answer: D
Question #15
To determine the selection of controls required to meet business objectives, an information security manager should:
A. prioritize the use of role-based access control
B. focus on key control
C. restrict controls to only critical application
D. focus on automated control
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Correct Answer: B
Question #16
The MAIN reason why asset classification is important to a successful information security program is because classification determines:
A. the priority and extent of risk mitigation effort
B. the amount of insurance needed in case of los
C. the appropriate level of protection to the asse
D. how protection levels compare to peer organization
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Correct Answer: B
Question #17
The PRIMARY purpose of using risk analysis within a security program is to:
A. justify the security expenditur
B. help businesses prioritize the assets to be protecte
C. inform executive management of residual risk valu
D. assess exposures and plan remediatio
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Correct Answer: A
Question #18
Which of the following is the BEST reason to perform a business impact analysis (BIA)?
A. To help determine the current state of risk
B. To budget appropriately for needed controls
C. To satisfy regulatory requirements
D. To analyze the effect on the business
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Correct Answer: C
Question #19
Which of the following MOST commonly falls within the scope of an information security governance steering committee?
A. Interviewing candidates for information security specialist positions
B. Developing content for security awareness programs
C. Prioritizing information security initiatives
D. Approving access to critical financial systems
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Correct Answer: B
Question #20
Before conducting a formal risk assessment of an organization's information resources, an information security manager should FIRST:
A. map the major threats to business objective
B. review available sources of risk informatio
C. identify the value of the critical asset
D. determine the financial impact if threats materializ
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Correct Answer: D
Question #21
Who is ultimately responsible for the organization's information?
A. Data custodian
B. Chief information security officer (CISO)
C. Board of directors
D. Chief information officer (CIO)
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Correct Answer: C
Question #22
Information security policy enforcement is the responsibility of the:
A. security steering committe
B. chief information officer (CIO)
C. chief information security officer (CISO)
D. chief compliance officer (CCO)
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Correct Answer: D

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