CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
Which of the following is the correct order in the security policy hierarchy, from highest to lowest level?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Enterprise Policy, Standards, Procedures, Guidelines
Enterprise policy sets the tone, followed by standards, then procedures, then guidelines.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Standards, Enterprise Policy, Procedures, Guidelines
Why it's wrong here
Enterprise policy is highest.
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Procedures, Standards, Enterprise Policy, Guidelines
Why it's wrong here
Enterprise policy should be top.
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Guidelines, Procedures, Standards, Enterprise Policy
Why it's wrong here
Order is reversed.
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Enterprise Policy, Standards, Procedures, Guidelines
Why this is correct
This is the correct hierarchical order.
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