20+ practice questions focused on Protection of Information Assets — one of the most tested topics on the Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Protection of Information Assets PracticeAn IS auditor is reviewing the logical access controls for a financial application. The auditor notices that user access reviews are performed annually by the application owner, but there is no documentation indicating that managers confirm the continued need for access. Which of the following is the MOST significant risk associated with this finding?
Explanation: Without manager confirmation, access may remain for users who no longer need it, leading to segregation of duties conflicts or unauthorized access. Annual reviews without manager sign-off increase the risk that access is not appropriately revoked when roles change.
During an audit of the information security program, the IS auditor reviews the organization's information security policy. Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of an information security policy?
Explanation: An information security policy sets the high-level direction and principles for the security program, outlining management's commitment and expectations.
An IS auditor is reviewing the privileged access management (PAM) process. The auditor finds that shared administrative accounts are used for critical system maintenance and that passwords are changed quarterly. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation to mitigate the risk of audit trail loss?
Explanation: Shared accounts make it impossible to attribute actions to specific individuals. Implementing individual accounts with privilege escalation (e.g., sudo) allows for accountability and detailed audit trails.
An IS auditor is evaluating the effectiveness of a security awareness program. Which of the following metrics would BEST indicate that the program is achieving its objectives?
Explanation: A reduction in the number of successful phishing attacks over time demonstrates that employees are better at recognizing and reporting phishing attempts, indicating improved security awareness.
An organization uses a public key infrastructure (PKI) to issue digital certificates. The IS auditor is reviewing the certificate lifecycle management. Which of the following is the GREATEST risk if certificate revocation lists (CRLs) are not updated in a timely manner?
Explanation: If CRLs are stale, revoked certificates may still be trusted, allowing unauthorized parties to impersonate legitimate entities or access encrypted data.
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