CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
Which TWO elements are key components of a security culture measurement program?
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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Phishing simulation click rates
Phishing simulation click rates and training completion rates are common quantitative measures of security culture.
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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Number of security policies
Why it's wrong here
Policy count does not measure culture.
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Vulnerability scan frequency
Why it's wrong here
Operational, not cultural.
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Phishing simulation click rates
Why this is correct
Indicates user awareness and behavior.
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Firewall log size
Why it's wrong here
Technical metric, not culture.
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Training completion rates
Why this is correct
Shows engagement with awareness programs.
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