ISC Practice Question: Systems Security Implementation Verification And Validation
You are performing a security validation of a database to ensure that all administrative actions are captured. Which feature must be checked to confirm that logging is capturing these events?
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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Audit Policy configuration
Database auditing policies define what actions are tracked; verifying the active policy is key.
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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Database connection pool settings
Why it's wrong here
This is for performance management of active connections.
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Database backup settings
Why it's wrong here
Backups ensure data availability, not security auditing.
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Audit Policy configuration
Why this is correct
The audit policy defines which events, including administrative actions, are logged.
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Database user permissions
Why it's wrong here
Permissions define who can do what, not whether the action is recorded.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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