20+ practice questions focused on Security Assessment and Testing — one of the most tested topics on the Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Security Assessment and Testing PracticeA security auditor is assessing whether a company's controls comply with ISO 27001. What type of audit is being conducted?
Explanation: An external audit is conducted by an independent third party (such as a certification body) to assess compliance with a standard like ISO 27001 for certification purposes. To make this option unambiguously correct, the stem must specify that the audit is being performed by an independent, external third party.
During a security audit, the auditor selects a sample of user access reviews to verify that access rights are properly managed. This type of testing is best described as:
Explanation: By starting the stem with 'During a security audit...', the question gives away the correct answer ('Security audit'). Rewording the stem to refer to 'An independent third party' removes this circularity while keeping the question's core concept intact.
An organization wants to assess the security of its custom web application. Which TWO of the following are types of code review that can be used to identify vulnerabilities?
Explanation: Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) are two primary application security testing (AST) methods. SAST (white-box) analyzes the application's source code or binaries for vulnerabilities without executing the program. DAST (black-box) analyzes the running application from the outside to find vulnerabilities. While SAST is a form of automated code review, DAST is not.
Which vulnerability scoring system is commonly used to assess the severity of vulnerabilities?
Explanation: The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is the industry-standard framework for assigning a numerical severity score (0–10) to a vulnerability based on metrics like attack vector, complexity, privileges required, and impact. It is maintained by the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and is widely adopted by organizations for prioritization in vulnerability management. CVSS provides a consistent, quantitative measure that allows security teams to compare and triage vulnerabilities across different systems and vendors.
A security analyst is setting up a vulnerability scanning program. Which TWO of the following are best practices for determining scanning frequency?
Explanation: Determining vulnerability scanning frequency should be driven by both event-based triggers and risk-based strategies. Scanning after significant infrastructure changes (Option B) ensures that new deployments, configuration modifications, or patches have not introduced new vulnerabilities. Aligning scan frequency with the organization's risk appetite (Option C) ensures that high-value or high-risk assets are scanned more frequently (e.g., weekly or daily) while lower-risk assets can be scanned less frequently, optimizing resource allocation and risk management.
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