CISSP Certification QCM - Exam Preparation

1. 1. Which of the following best defines 'Due Care'?

 A) Proactive security actions to prevent incidents

 B) Legal obligations to safeguard assets
 C) Reactive measures post-incident
 D) Minimum necessary actions to meet compliance

2. 2. What is the primary purpose of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

 A) To ensure regulatory compliance

 B) To minimize operational downtime during disruptions
 C) To prioritize cyber incidents over other threats
 D) To protect digital assets only

3. 3. During a sensitive data classification exercise, which of the following principles should
be prioritized?

 A) Data usability for end-users

 B) Data access speed and efficiency
 C) Data integrity and confidentiality
 D) Minimizing storage requirements

4. 4. The primary role of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions is:

 A) To encrypt all stored data

 B) To control data exfiltration and ensure compliance
 C) To classify data at creation
 D) To monitor network traffic exclusively

5. 5. When designing a security architecture, which of the following would NOT typically be
considered part of a 'Defense in Depth' strategy?

 A) Redundant backup generators

 B) Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
 C) Access control and encryption
 D) Single-layer firewall protection
6. 6. Which of the following encryption algorithms is considered secure for long-term data
storage, given no advancements in quantum computing?

 A) AES-128
 B) MD5
 C) SHA-1
 D) DES

7. 7. In which layer of the OSI model does SSL/TLS operate?

 A) Network
 B) Transport
 C) Application
 D) Session

8. 8. To prevent eavesdropping, data-in-motion should be protected primarily by:

 A) Strong firewall rules

 B) Network segmentation
 C) Encryption and secure transmission protocols
 D) Data classification

9. 9. In risk management, the term 'Residual Risk' refers to which of the following?

 A) Risk remaining after risk mitigation efforts

 B) Risk that is completely mitigated
 C) New risks introduced by implementing controls
 D) Total risk without controls applied

10. 10. Which of the following is the most critical factor when defining an organization's
information security policy?

 A) Company culture and values

 B) Compliance with industry standards
 C) Support from senior management
 D) Availability of security staff
11. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

12. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

13. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

14. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

15. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study
16. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

17. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

18. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

19. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

20. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets
21. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

22. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

23. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

24. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

25. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

26. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?
 A) To automate software updates
 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

27. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

28. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

29. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

30. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

31. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?
 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics
 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

32. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

33. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

34. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

35. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

36. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?
 A) Defined security metrics and reporting
 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

37. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

38. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

39. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

40. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

41. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

42. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

43. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

44. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

45. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

46. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

47. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

48. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

49. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

50. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

51. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

52. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

53. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

54. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

55. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

56. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

57. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

58. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

59. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

60. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

61. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

62. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

63. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

64. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

65. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

66. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds
67. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

68. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

69. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

70. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

71. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study
72. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

73. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

74. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

75. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

76. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets
77. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

78. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

79. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

80. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

81. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs
82. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

83. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

84. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

85. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

86. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds
87. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

88. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

89. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

90. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

91. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study
92. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets

93. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

94. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

95. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

96. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets
97. 13. Data classification primarily helps organizations with:

 A) Resource allocation for backups

 B) Determining access levels based on data sensitivity
 C) Implementing firewall rules effectively
 D) Reducing encryption costs

98. 14. What is the main purpose of an information lifecycle management (ILM) policy?

 A) To automate software updates

 B) To secure physical storage devices
 C) To define data handling processes from creation to disposal
 D) To reduce data transmission speeds

99. 11. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to implementing security
awareness training in an organization?

 A) Conducting annual seminars on various cybersecurity topics

 B) Integrating short, interactive modules in employee onboarding
 C) Providing in-depth technical training only to IT staff
 D) Distributing lengthy compliance manuals for self-study

100. 12. Which of the following is NOT an element of a robust information security
governance program?

 A) Defined security metrics and reporting

 B) Security training for all employees
 C) Quarterly risk assessments for vendors
 D) Security policies that cover all data assets