ISC Leadership And Organizational Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are effective communication strategies for a CISO interacting with senior executives?
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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Focusing on the business impact of security risks
Executives need concise, business-focused information that allows them to make informed decisions about risk and resource allocation.
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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Focusing on the business impact of security risks
Why this is correct
This connects security to the executive's world.
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Providing hour-long technical deep dives on every vulnerability
Why it's wrong here
This overwhelms and bores executives.
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Presenting data in a clear, actionable format
Why this is correct
Executives need information that helps them make decisions.
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Using complex, obscure security acronyms
Why it's wrong here
This alienates the audience.
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Writing 50-page reports for every meeting
Why it's wrong here
Executives rarely have time for such length.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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