1. Question
A consultant is hired to make recommendations on managing device threats in a company. What are three general recommendations that can be made? (Choose three.) Select one or more:
- Disable administrative rights for users.
- Enable media devices.
- Remove content filtering.
- Enforce strict HR policies.
- Enable automated antivirus scans.
- Enable screen lockout.
Explanation:
Workstations can be hardened by removing unnecessary permissions, automating processes, and
turning on security features.
2. Question
An auditor is asked to assess the LAN of a company for potential threats. What are three potential threats the auditor may point out? (Choose three.) Select one or more:
- a misconfigured firewall
- unlocked access to network equipment
- complex passwords
- locked systems
- unauthorized port scanning and network probing
- the acceptable use policy
Explanation:
The LAN can have many endpoint devices connected. Analyzing both the network devices and the endpoints connected is important in determining threats.
3. Question
A company has had several incidents involving users downloading unauthorized software, using unauthorized websites, and using personal USB devices. The CIO wants to put in place a scheme to manage the user threats. What three things might be put in place to manage the threats? (Choose three.) Select one or more:
- Provide security awareness training.
- Disable CD and USB access.
- Change to thin clients.
- Use content filtering.
- Monitor all activity by the users.
- Implement disciplinary action.
Explanation:
Users may be unaware of their actions if not educated in the reasons why their actions can cause a problem with the computer. By implementing several technical and nontechnical practices, the threat can be reduced.
4. Question
A company is attempting to lower the cost in deploying commercial software and is considering a cloud based service. Which cloud based service would be best to host the software? Select one:
- RaaS
- PaaS
- IaaS
- SaaS
Explanation:
Software as a service (SaaS) provides access to software that is centrally hosted and accessed by
users via a web browser on the cloud.
5. Question
What are three disclosure exemptions that pertain to the FOIA? (Choose three.) Select one or more:
- public information from financial institutions
- law enforcement records that implicate one of a set of enumerated concerns
- confidential business information
- non-geological information regarding wells
- information specifically non-exempt by statue
- national security and foreign policy information
Explanation:
The nine Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions include the following:
- National security and foreign policy information
- Internal personnel rules and practices of an agency
- Information specifically exempted by statute
- Confidential business information
- Inter- or intra-agency communication subject to deliberative process, litigation,
and other privileges - Information that, if disclosed, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy - Law enforcement records that implicate one of a set of enumerated concerns
- Agency information from financial institutions
- Geological and geophysical information concerning wells
6. Question
What can be used to rate threats by an impact score to emphasize important vulnerabilities? Select one:
- NVD
- ACSC
- ISC
- CERT
Explanation:
The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is used to assess the impact of vulnerabilities and can assist an organization in ranking the severity of vulnerabilities found within a network.
7. Question
Unauthorized visitors have entered a company office and are walking around the building. What two measures can be implemented to prevent unauthorized visitor access to the building? (Choose two.) Select one or more:
- Conduct security awareness training regularly.
- Establish policies and procedures for guests visiting the building.
- Prohibit exiting the building during working hours.
- Lock cabinets.
Explanation:
Any unauthorized individual that accesses a facility may pose a potential threat. Common measures
to increase physical security include the following:
• Implement access control and closed-circuit TV (CCTV) coverage at all
entrances.
• Establish policies and procedures for guests visiting the facility.
• Test building security using physical means to covertly gain access.
• Implement badge encryption for entry access.
• Conduct security awareness training regularly.
• Implement an asset tagging system.
8. Question
A security professional is asked to perform an analysis of the current state of a company network. What tool would the security professional use to scan the network only for security risks? Select one:
- packet analyzer
- vulnerability scanner
- malware
- pentest
Explanation:
Vulnerability scanners are commonly used to scan for the following vulnerabilities:
• Use of default passwords or common passwords
• Missing patches
• Open ports
• Misconfiguration of operating systems and software
• Active IP addresses
9. Question
What are two potential threats to applications? (Choose two.) Select one or more:
- power interruptions
- unauthorized access
- data loss
- social engineering
Explanation:
Threats to applications can include the following:
• Unauthorized access to data centers, computer rooms, and wiring closets
• Server downtime for maintenance purposes
• Network operating system software vulnerability
• Unauthorized access to systems
• Data loss
• Downtime of IT systems for an extended period
• Client/server or web application development vulnerabilities
10. Question
As a security professional, there is a possibility to have access to sensitive data and assets. What is one item a security professional should understand in order to make informed ethical decisions? Select one:
- potential gain
- potential bonus
- cloud providers
- partnerships
- laws governing the data
Explanation:
Ethics in the security profession are extremely important because of the sensitivity of the data and assets. Compliance to government and state requirements is needed in order to make good judgments.
11. Question
A breach occurs in a company that processes credit card information. Which industry specific law governs credit card data protection? Select one:
- SOX
- GLBA
- ECPA
- PCI DSS
Explanation:
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) governs how to protect credit card data as merchants and banks exchange transactions.
12. Question
A school administrator is concerned with the disclosure of student information due to a breach. Under which act is student information protected? Select one:
- FERPA
- CIPA
- COPPA
- HIPPA
Explanation:
The Family Education Records and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the improper disclosure of personal education records.
13. Question
What three services does CERT provide? (Choose three.) Select one or more:
- develop tools, products, and methods to analyze vulnerabilities
- resolve software vulnerabilities
- create malware tools
- develop attack tools
- develop tools, products, and methods to conduct forensic examinations
- enforce software standards
Explanation:
CERT provides multiple services, including:
• helps to resolve software vulnerabilities
• develops tools, products, and methods to conduct forensic examinations
• develops tools, products, and methods to analyze vulnerabilities
• develops tools, products, and methods to monitor large networks
• helps organizations determine how effective their security-related practices are
The correct answers are: resolve software vulnerabilities, develop tools, products, and methods to
analyze vulnerabilities, develop tools, products, and methods to conduct forensic examinations
14. Question
What are two items that can be found on the Internet Storm Center website? (Choose two.) Select one or more:
- current laws
- InfoSec reports
- InfoSec job postings
- historical information
Explanation:
The Internet Storm Center website has a daily InfoSec blog, InfoSec tools, and news among other
InfoSec information.
15. Question
If a person knowingly accesses a government computer without permission, what federal act laws would the person be subject to? Select one:
- GLBA
- ECPA
- SOX
- CFAA
Explanation:
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) provides the foundation for US laws criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems.
16. Question
An organization has implemented a private cloud infrastructure. The security administrator is asked to secure the infrastructure from potential threats. What three tactics can be implemented to protect the private cloud? (Choose three.) Select one or more:
- Test inbound and outbound traffic.
- Hire a consultant.
- Grant administrative rights.
- Disable firewalls.
- Disable ping, probing, and port scanning.
- Update devices with security fixes and patches.
Explanation:
Organizations can manage threats to the private cloud using the following methods:
• Disable ping, probing, and port scanning.
• Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Monitor inbound IP traffic anomalies.
• Update devices with security fixes and patches.
• Conduct penetration tests post configuration.
• Test inbound and outbound traffic.
• Implement a data classification standard.
• Implement file transfer monitoring and scanning for unknown file type.
17. Question
What are the three broad categories for information security positions? (Choose three.) Select one or more:
- creators
- definers
- doers
- seekers
- monitors
- builders
Explanation:
Information security positions can be categorized as::
• definers
• builders
• monitors
18. Question
Why is Kali Linux a popular choice in testing the network security of an organization? Select one:
- It can be used to test weaknesses by using only malicious software.
- It is an open source Linux security distribution and contains over 300 tools.
- It can be used to intercept and log network traffic.
- It is a network scanning tool that prioritizes security risks.
Explanation:
Kali is an open source Linux security distribution that is commonly used by IT professionals to test the security of networks.
19. Question
As part of HR policy in a company, an individual may opt-out of having information shared with any third party other than the employer. Which law protects the privacy of personal shared information? Select one:
- PCI
- SOX
- FIRPA
- GLBA
Explanation:
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) includes privacy provisions for individuals and provides opt-out methods to restrict information sharing with third-party firms.