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Pass Your CISM Exam with Practice Tests 2024 Updated, Certified Information Security Manager | SPOTO

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Question #1
Which of the following security activities should be implemented in the change management process to identify key vulnerabilities introduced by changes?
A. Business impact analysis (BIA)
B. Penetration testing
C. Audit and review
D. Threat analysis Real 118 Isaca CISM Exam
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Correct Answer: D
Question #2
Senior management commitment and support for information security can BEST be enhanced through:
A. a formal security policy sponsored by the chief executive officer (CEO)
B. regular security awareness training for employees
C. periodic review of alignment with business management goals
D. senior management signoff on the information security strategy
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Correct Answer: D
Question #3
Phishing is BEST mitigated by which of the following?
A. Security monitoring software
B. Encryption
C. Two-factor authentication
D. User awareness
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Correct Answer: D
Question #4
Who would be in the BEST position to determine the recovery point objective (RPO) for business applications?
A. Business continuity coordinator B
C. Information security manager
D. Internal audit
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Correct Answer: C
Question #5
The PRIMARY reason for initiating a policy exception process is when:
A. operations are too busy to comply
B. the risk is justified by the benefit
C. policy compliance would be difficult to enforce
D. users may initially be inconvenienced
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Correct Answer: B
Question #6
Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason for implementing a risk management program?
A. Allows the organization to eliminate risk
B. Is a necessary part of management's due diligence
C. Satisfies audit and regulatory requirements
D. Assists in incrementing the return on investment (ROD
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Correct Answer: C
Question #7
Attackers who exploit cross-site scripting vulnerabilities take advantage of: A. a lack of proper input validation controls.
B. weak authentication controls in the web application layer
C. flawed cryptographic secure sockets layer (SSL) implementations and short key lengths
D. implicit web application trust relationships
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Correct Answer: C
Question #8
What is the MOST important factor in the successful implementation of an enterprise wide information security program?
A. Realistic budget estimates
B. Security awareness
C. Support of senior management D
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Correct Answer: A
Question #9
An information security manager at a global organization that is subject to regulation by multiple governmental jurisdictions with differing requirements should:
A. bring all locations into conformity with the aggregate requirements of all governmental jurisdictions
B. establish baseline standards for all locations and add supplemental standards as required
C. bring all locations into conformity with a generally accepted set of industry best practices
D. establish a baseline standard incorporating those requirements that all jurisdictions have in common
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Correct Answer: B
Question #10
What would a security manager PRIMARILY utilize when proposing the implementation of a security solution?
A. Risk assessment report
B. Technical evaluation report
C. Business case
D. Budgetary requirements
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Correct Answer: B
Question #11
When a significant security breach occurs, what should be reported FIRST to senior management?
A. A summary of the security logs that illustrates the sequence of events B
C. An analysis of the impact of similar attacks at other organizations
D. A business case for implementing stronger logical access controls
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Correct Answer: C
Question #12
Information security projects should be prioritized on the basis of:
A. time required for implementation
B. impact on the organization
C. total cost for implementation
D. mix of resources required
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Correct Answer: C
Question #13
The MOST important reason for conducting periodic risk assessments is because:
A. risk assessments are not always precise
B. security risks are subject to frequent change
C. reviewers can optimize and reduce the cost of controls
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Correct Answer: A
Question #14
What is the MAIN risk when there is no user management representation on the Information Security Steering Committee?
A. Functional requirements are not adequately considered
B. User training programs may be inadequate
C. Budgets allocated to business units are not appropriate
D. Information security plans are not aligned with business requirements
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Correct Answer: C
Question #15
Which of the following is MOST essential for a risk management program to be effective?
A. Flexible security budget
B. Sound risk baseline
C. New risks detection D
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Correct Answer: A
Question #16
What does a network vulnerability assessment intend to identify?
A. 0-day vulnerabilities
B. Malicious software and spyware
C. Security design flaws D
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Correct Answer: C
Question #17
After completing a full IT risk assessment, who can BEST decide which mitigating controls should be implemented?
A. Senior management
B. Business manager C
D. Information security officer (ISO)
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Correct Answer: D
Question #18
Developing a successful business case for the acquisition of information security software products can BEST be assisted by:
A. assessing the frequency of incidents
B. quantifying the cost of control failures
C. calculating return on investment (ROD projections
D. comparing spending against similar organizations
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Correct Answer: D
Question #19
The BEST way to justify the implementation of a single sign-on (SSO) product is to use:
A. return on investment (ROD
B. a vulnerability assessment
C. annual loss expectancy (ALE)
D. a business case
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Correct Answer: C
Question #20
A risk assessment should be conducted: Real 76 Isaca CISM Exam
A. once a year for each business process and subprocess
B. every three to six months for critical business processes
C. by external parties to maintain objectivity
D. annually or whenever there is a significant change
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Correct Answer: D
Question #21
Information security governance is PRIMARILY driven by:
A. technology constraints
B. regulatory requirements
C. litigation potential
D. business strategy
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Correct Answer: D
Question #22
While implementing information security governance an organization should FIRST:
A. adopt security standards
B. determine security baselines
C. define the security strategy
D. establish security policies
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Correct Answer: D
Question #23
Real 9 Isaca CISM Exam Which of the following roles would represent a conflict of interest for an information security manager?
A. Evaluation of third parties requesting connectivity B
C. Final approval of information security policies
D. Monitoring adherence to physical security controls
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Correct Answer: A
Question #24
Which of the following is the MOST important element of an information security strategy?
A. Defined objectives
B. Time frames for delivery Real 50 Isaca CISM Exam
C. Adoption of a control framework
D. Complete policies
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Correct Answer: D
Question #25
The MOST useful way to describe the objectives in the information security strategy is through:
A. attributes and characteristics of the 'desired state
B. overall control objectives of the security program
C. mapping the IT systems to key business processes
D. calculation of annual loss expectations
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Correct Answer: C
Question #26
The FIRST step to create an internal culture that focuses on information security is to:
A. implement stronger controls
B. conduct periodic awareness training
C. actively monitor operations
D. gain the endorsement of executive management
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Correct Answer: A
Question #27
In implementing information security governance, the information security manager is PRIMARILY Real 44 Isaca CISM Exam responsible for:
A. developing the security strategy
B. reviewing the security strategy
C. communicating the security strategy
D. approving the security strategy
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Correct Answer: C
Question #28
The PRIMARY reason for assigning classes of sensitivity and criticality to information resources is to provide a basis for:
A. determining the scope for inclusion in an information security program
B. defining the level of access controls
C. justifying costs for information resources
D. determining the overall budget of an information security program
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Correct Answer: B
Question #29
The PRIMARY goal of a corporate risk management program is to ensure that an organization's:
A. IT assets in key business functions are protected
C. stated objectives are achievable
D. IT facilities and systems are always available
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Correct Answer: B
Question #30
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 committee
B. Perform a gap analysis
C. Implement compensating controls
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Correct Answer: B
Question #31
Real 108 Isaca CISM Exam The criticality and sensitivity of information assets is determined on the basis of:
A. threat assessment
B. vulnerability assessment
C. resource dependency assessment
D. impact assessment
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Correct Answer: C
Question #32
Which of the following is the MOST usable deliverable of an information security risk analysis?
A. Business impact analysis (BIA) report
B. List of action items to mitigate risk
C. Assignment of risks to process owners
D. Quantification of organizational risk Real 85 Isaca CISM Exam
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Correct Answer: A
Question #33
Which of the following would be MOST effective in successfully implementing restrictive password policies? Real 28 Isaca CISM Exam
A. Regular password audits
B. Single sign-on system
C. Security awareness program
D. Penalties for noncompliance
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Correct Answer: C
Question #34
During which phase of development is it MOST appropriate to begin assessing the risk of a new application system? A. Feasibility
B. Design
C. Development
D. Testing
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Correct Answer: A
Question #35
The PRIMARY concern of an information security manager documenting a formal data retention policy would be:
A. generally accepted industry best practices
B. business requirements
C. legislative and regulatory requirements
D. storage availability
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Correct Answer: B
Question #36
Which of the following is the BEST justification to convince management to invest in an information security program?
A. Cost reduction B
C. Protection of business assets
D. Increased business value Real 51 Isaca CISM Exam
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Correct Answer: A
Question #37
The chief information security officer (CISO) should ideally have a direct reporting relationship to the:
A. head of internal audit
B. chief operations officer (COO)
C. chief technology officer (CTO)
D. legal counsel
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Correct Answer: B
Question #38
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: A
Question #39
When an information security manager is developing a strategic plan for information security, the timeline for the plan should be:
A. aligned with the IT strategic plan
C. three-to-five years for both hardware and software
D. aligned with the business strategy
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Correct Answer: B
Question #40
In a business impact analysis, the value of an information system should be based on the overall cost:
A. of recovery
B. to recreate
C. if unavailable
D. of emergency operations
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Correct Answer: B
Question #41
When identifying legal and regulatory issues affecting information security, which of the following would represent the BEST approach to developing information security policies? Real 17 Isaca CISM Exam
A. Create separate policies to address each regulation
B. Develop policies that meet all mandated requirements
C. Incorporate policy statements provided by regulators
D. Develop a compliance risk assessment
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Correct Answer: C
Question #42
To achieve effective strategic alignment of security initiatives, it is important that:
A. Steering committee leadership be selected by rotation
B. Inputs be obtained and consensus achieved between the major organizational units
D. Procedures and standards be approved by all departmental heads
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Correct Answer: B
Question #43
Which of the following characteristics is MOST important when looking at prospective candidates for the role of chief information security officer (CISO)?
A. Knowledge of information technology platforms, networks and development methodologies
B. Ability to understand and map organizational needs to security technologies
C. Knowledge of the regulatory environment and project management techniques
D. Ability to manage a diverse group of individuals and resources across an organization
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Correct Answer: C
Question #44
The systems administrator did not immediately notify the security officer about a malicious attack. An information security manager could prevent this situation by: A. periodically testing the incident response plans.
B. regularly testing the intrusion detection system (IDS)
C. establishing mandatory training of all personnel
D. periodically reviewing incident response procedures
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Correct Answer: C
Question #45
An IS manager has decided to implement a security system to monitor access to the Internet and prevent access to numerous sites. Immediately upon installation, employees Hood the IT helpdesk with complaints of being unable to perform business functions on Internet sites. This is an example of:
A. conflicting security controls with organizational needs
B. strong protection of information resources
D. proving information security's protective abilities
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Correct Answer: A
Question #46
Which of the following BEST describes an information security manager's role in a multidisciplinary team that will address a new regulatory requirement regarding operational risk?
A. Ensure that all IT risks are identified
B. Evaluate the impact of information security risks
C. Demonstrate that IT mitigating controls are in place
D. Suggest new IT controls to mitigate operational risk
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Correct Answer: D
Question #47
Who should drive the risk analysis for an organization?
A. Senior management Real 40 Isaca CISM Exam
B. Security manager
C. Quality manager D
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Correct Answer: C

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