CISSP PRACTICE QUESTIONS – 20210922

Effective CISSP Questions

One of the security framework’s purposes is to guide the selection of controls based on security requirements to secure information systems. Which of the following is correct about security frameworks? (Wentz QOTD)
A. A framework sets the standard for organizations to follow
B. A framework should be as exhaustive as possible
C. A framework may lead to mandatory practices
D. Various frameworks should not be adopted simultaneously

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CISSP PRACTICE QUESTIONS – 20210917

Effective CISSP Questions

Alice wants to send a contract with a digital signature that enforces nonrepudiation to Bob. Which of the following best describes the process of generating the digital signature? (Wentz QOTD)
A. Generate a message authentication code of the contract using SHA
B. Generate the contract digest encrypted by Bob’s public key
C. Encrypt the hash value of the contract using Alice’s private key
D. Produce a ciphertext of the contract digest using a secret key agreed by Diffie-Hellman

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CISSP PRACTICE QUESTIONS – 20210916

Effective CISSP Questions

As a security professional, you have to ensure the effectiveness of information security and comply with requirements such as laws, regulations, industrial standards, contracts, organizational policies, code of ethics, etc. Which of the following should you follow when compliance requirements are not consistent? (Wentz QOTD)
A. Laws
B. Regulations
C. Industry standard
D. Organizational policies

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CISSP PRACTICE QUESTIONS – 20210915

Effective CISSP Questions

The board of directors is discussing the organization of security function and its relation with the audit function. Which of the following is the most accepted practice? (Wentz QOTD)
A. The security function should comprise internal audits
B. The audit function should include the security function
C. The audit committee shall govern the security function
D. The security function may be managed by engineers or other staff

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