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QUESTION NO: 1

All of the following are basic components of a security policy EXCEPT the

A. definition of the issue and statement of relevant terms.

B. statement of roles and responsibilities

C. statement of applicability and compliance requirements.

D. statement of performance of characteristics and requirements.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Policies are considered the first and highest level of documentation, from which the lower level

elements of standards, procedures, and guidelines flow. This order , however, does not mean that

policies are more important than the lower elements. These higher-level policies, which are the

more general policies and statements, should be created first in the process for strategic reasons,

and then the more tactical elements can follow . -Ronald Krutz The CISSP PREP Guide (gold

edition) pg 13

QUESTION NO: 2

A security policy would include all of the following EXCEPT

A. Background

B. Scope statement

C. Audit requirements

D. Enforcement

Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 3

Which one of the following is an important characteristic of an information security policy?

A. Identifies major functional areas of information.

B. Quantifies the effect of the loss of the information.

C. Requires the identification of information owners.

D. Lists applications that support the business function.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Information security policies area high-level plans that describe the goals of the procedures.

Policies are not guidelines or standards, nor are they procedures or controls. Policies describe

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security in general terms, not specifics. They provide the blueprints for an overall security program

just as a specification defines your next product - Roberta Bragg CISSP Certification Training

Guide (que) pg 206

QUESTION NO: 4

Ensuring the integrity of business information is the PRIMARY concern of

A. Encryption Security

B. Procedural Security.

C. Logical Security

D. On-line Security

Answer: B

Explanation:

Procedures are looked at as the lowest level in the policy chain because they are closest to the

computers and provide detailed steps for configuration and installation issues. They provide the

steps to actually implement the statements in the policies, standards, and guidelines...Security

procedures, standards, measures, practices, and policies cover a number of different subject

areas. - Shon Harris All-in-one CISSP Certification Guide pg 44-45

QUESTION NO: 5

Which of the following would be the first step in establishing an information security program?

A. ) Adoption of a corporate information security policy statement

B. ) Development and implementation of an information security standards manual

C. ) Development of a security awareness-training program

D. ) Purchase of security access control software

Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 6

Which of the following department managers would be best suited to oversee the development of

an information security policy?

A. ) Information Systems

B. ) Human Resources

C. ) Business operations

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D. ) Security administration

Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 7

What is the function of a corporate information security policy?

A. Issue corporate standard to be used when addressing specific security problems.

B. Issue guidelines in selecting equipment, configuration, design, and secure operations.

C. Define the specific assets to be protected and identify the specific tasks which must be

completed to secure them.

D. Define the main security objectives which must be achieved and the security framework to meet

business objectives.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Information security policies are high-level plans that describe the goals of the procedures or

controls. Policies describe security in general, not specifics. They provide the blueprint fro an

overall security program just as a specification defines your next product. - Roberta Bragg CISSP

Certification Training Guide (que) pg 587

QUESTION NO: 8

Why must senior management endorse a security policy?

A. So that they will accept ownership for security within the organization.

B. So that employees will follow the policy directives.

C. So that external bodies will recognize the organizations commitment to security.

D. So that they can be held legally accountable.

Answer: A

Explanation:

This really does not a reference as it should be known. Upper management is legally accountable

(up to 290 million fine). External organizations answer is not really to pertinent (however it stated

that other organizations will respect a BCP and disaster recover plan). Employees need to be

bound to the policy regardless of who signs it but it gives validity. Ownership is the correct answer

in this statement. However, here is a reference. "Fundamentally important to any security

program's success us the senior management's high-level statement of commitment to the

information security policy process and a senior management's understanding of how important

security controls and protections are to the enterprise's continuity. Senior management must be

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aware of the importance of security implementation to preserve the organization's viability (and for

their own 'due care' protection) and must publicly support that process throughout the enterprise."

-Ronald Krutz The CISSP PREP Guide (gold edition) pg 13

QUESTION NO: 9

In which one of the following documents is the assignment of individual roles and responsibilities

MOST appropriately defined?

A. Security policy

B. Enforcement guidelines

C. Acceptable use policy

D. Program manual

Answer: C

Explanation:

An acceptable use policy is a document that the employee signs in which the expectations, roles

and responsibilities are outlined.

Issue -specific policies address specific security issues that management feels need more detailed

explanation and attention to make sure a comprehensive structure is built and all employees

understand how they are to comply to these security issues. - Shon Harris All-in-one CISSP

Certification Guide pg 62

QUESTION NO: 10

Which of the following defines the intent of a system security policy?

A. A definition of the particular settings that have been determined to provide optimum security.

B. A brief, high-level statement defining what is and is not permitted during the operation of the

system.

C. A definition of those items that must be excluded on the system.

D. A listing of tools and applications that will be used to protect the system.

Answer: A

Explanation:

"A system-specific policy presents the management's decisions that are closer to the actual

computers, networks, applications, and data. This type of policy can provide an approved software

list, which contains a list of applications that can be installed on individual workstations. This policy

can describe how databases are to be protected, how computers are to be locked down, and how

firewall, intrusion diction systems, and scanners are to be employed." Pg 93 Shon Harris CISSP

All-In-One Certification Exam Guide

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