20+ practice questions focused on Security and Risk Management — 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 and Risk Management PracticeAn organization is implementing a new access control system. Which of the following represents the correct order of the AAA framework components?
Explanation: The AAA framework stands for Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting, in that order. First, a user's identity is verified, then permissions are checked, and finally activities are logged.
A security analyst is evaluating the risk of a data breach. The asset value of the database is $100,000, and the exposure factor is 0.5. If the annual rate of occurrence is 0.2, what is the annualized loss expectancy (ALE)?
Explanation: SLE = AV * EF = $100,000 * 0.5 = $50,000. ALE = SLE * ARO = $50,000 * 0.2 = $10,000.
Under the ISC2 Code of Ethics, which canon takes precedence over all others?
Explanation: The first canon is to protect society, the common good, and the public trust. It is the highest priority.
A company is migrating its critical application to a cloud provider. Which disaster recovery strategy provides the shortest recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO)?
Explanation: A hot site is fully configured with hardware, software, and real-time data synchronization, minimizing RTO and RPO.
Which governance framework provides guidance specifically for aligning IT services with business needs and includes a service lifecycle?
Explanation: ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) is a set of practices for IT service management that focuses on aligning IT services with business needs.
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3. Focus on exam traps
Security and Risk Management questions on the CISSP frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
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