ISC2 ISSMP Exam Dumps

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Question # 1

Which of the following is a process that identifies critical information to determine if friendly actions can be observed by adversary intelligence systems? 

A. IDS  
B. OPSEC  
C. HIDS  
D. NIDS  

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Question # 2

An organization monitors the hard disks of its employees' computers from time to time. Which policy does this pertain to?

A. Network security policy  
B. Backup policy  
C. Privacy policy  
D. User password policy  

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Question # 3

Which of the following is a name, symbol, or slogan with which a product is identified?  

A. Copyright  
B. Trademark  
C. Trade secret  
D. Patent  

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Question # 4

Which of the following roles is responsible for review and risk analysis of all contracts on a regular basis? 

A. The Configuration Manager  
B. The Supplier Manager  
C. The Service Catalogue Manager  
D. The IT Service Continuity Manager  

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Question # 5

Which of the following sites are similar to the hot site facilities, with the exception that they are completely dedicated, self-developed recovery facilities?

A. Cold sites  
B. Orange sites  
C. Warm sites  
D. Duplicate processing facilities

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Question # 6

Which of the following is a variant with regard to Configuration Management?  

A. A CI that has the same name as another CI but shares no relationship.  
B. A CI that particularly refers to a hardware specification.  
C. A CI that has the same essential functionality as another CI but a bit different in some small manner.
D. A CI that particularly refers to a software version.  

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Question # 7

Mark works as a security manager for SoftTech Inc. He is performing a security awareness program. To be successful in performing the awareness program, he should take into account the needs and current levels of training and understanding of the employees and audience. There are five key ways, which Mark should keep in mind while performing this activity. Current level of computer usage What the audience really wants to learn How receptive the audience is to the security program How to gain acceptance Who might be a possible ally Which of the following activities is performed in this security awareness process? 

A. Separation of duties  
B. Stunned owl syndrome  
C. Audience participation  
D. Audience segmentation  

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Question # 8

Sarah has created a site on which she publishes a copyrighted material. She is ignorant that she is infringing copyright. Is she guilty under copyright laws?

A. No  
B. Yes  

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Question # 9

Which of the following types of evidence is considered as the best evidence?  

A. A copy of the original document  
B. Information gathered through the witness's senses  
C. The original document  
D. A computer-generated record

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Question # 10

Which of the following subphases are defined in the maintenance phase of the life cycle models?

A. Change control  
B. Configuration control  
C. Request control  
D. Release control  

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Question # 11

Which of the following relies on a physical characteristic of the user to verify his identity?  

A. Social Engineering  
B. Kerberos v5  
C. Biometrics  
D. CHAP  

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Question # 12

Which of the following is NOT a valid maturity level of the Software Capability Maturity Model (CMM)?

A. Managed level  
B. Defined level  
C. Fundamental level  
D. Repeatable level  

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Question # 13

Which of the following policies helps reduce the potential damage from the actions of one person? 

A. CSA  
B. Risk assessment  
C. Separation of duties  
D. Internal audit  

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Question # 14

You are the Network Administrator for a college. You watch a large number of people (some not even students) going in and out of areas with campus computers (libraries, computer labs, etc.). You have had a problem with laptops being stolen. What is the most cost effective method to prevent this?

A. Video surveillance on all areas with computers.  
B. Use laptop locks.  
C. Appoint a security guard.  
D. Smart card access to all areas with computers.  

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Question # 15

Part of your change management plan details what should happen in the change control system for your project. Theresa, a junior project manager, asks what the configuration management activities are for scope changes. You tell her that all of the following are valid configuration management activities except for which one?

A. Configuration Verification and Auditing  
B. Configuration Item Costing  
C. Configuration Identification  
D. Configuration Status Accounting

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Question # 16

Which of the following is a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information which is not generally known, but by which a business can obtain an economic advantage over its competitors?

A. Utility model  
B. Cookie  
C. Copyright  
D. Trade secret  

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Question # 17

Which of the following terms related to risk management represents the estimated frequency at which a threat is expected to occur?

A. Safeguard  
B. Single Loss Expectancy (SLE)  
C. Exposure Factor (EF)  
D. Annualized Rate of Occurrence (ARO)  

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Question # 18

Which of the following terms related to risk management represents the estimated frequency at which a threat is expected to occur?

A. Safeguard  
B. Single Loss Expectancy (SLE)  
C. Exposure Factor (EF)  
D. Annualized Rate of Occurrence (ARO)  

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Question # 19

Which of the following statements about system hardening are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two. 

A. It can be achieved by installing service packs and security updates on a regular basis.  
B. It is used for securing the computer hardware.  
C. It can be achieved by locking the computer room.  
D. It is used for securing an operating system.  

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Question # 20

Which of the following types of cyber stalking damage the reputation of their victim and turn other people against them by setting up their own Websites, blogs or user pages for this purpose?

A. Encouraging others to harass the victim
B. False accusations  
C. Attempts to gather information about the victim  
D. False victimization  

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Question # 21

How can you calculate the Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) that may occur due to a threat?

A. Single Loss Expectancy (SLE)/ Exposure Factor (EF)  
B. Asset Value X Exposure Factor (EF)  
C. Exposure Factor (EF)/Single Loss Expectancy (SLE)  
D. Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) X Annualized Rate of Occurrence (ARO)  

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Question # 22

Which of the following processes is described in the statement below? "It is the process of implementing risk response plans, tracking identified risks, monitoring residual risk, identifying new risks, and evaluating risk process effectiveness throughout the project." 

A. Monitor and Control Risks  
B. Identify Risks  
C. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis  
D. Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis  

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