Risk Assessment Methodologies Quiz
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What is the main purpose of the (ISC)² Code of Professional Ethics?

  • To follow conflicting laws from different countries
  • To prioritize personal interests over public trust
  • To protect society and the common good (correct)
  • To avoid expanding one's skills

When conflicting laws from different jurisdictions apply in a project, what should a CISSP prioritize?

  • Personal preferences
  • Ignoring all laws
  • Following all laws equally
  • Local jurisdiction where services are performed (correct)

What should a CISSP avoid doing to adhere to the ethics code?

  • Pretending to be an expert in unfamiliar areas (correct)
  • Acting honorably and responsibly
  • Passing negative publicity to the profession
  • Providing competent services

Which of the following accurately describes the attitude towards training for a CISSP?

<p>Maintain and expand skills to provide competent services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of providing competent services according to the professional ethics code?

<p>Maintaining integrity and honesty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should a CISSP handle conflicting laws in different countries or jurisdictions?

<p>Prioritize the laws of the country where services are performed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a secure supply chain?

<p>To ensure that the finished product meets quality standards and security requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) aim to ensure about vendors in the supply chain?

<p>Are reliable, trustworthy, and accountable to the next link in the chain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a threat vector in the context of the supply chain?

<p>Obtaining materials from trusted sources with a compromised supply chain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an on-site assessment before conducting business with another company?

<p>To assess physical security and operational aspects of the company (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for each link in the supply chain to be responsible and accountable?

<p>To prevent any unauthorized or malicious manipulation or sabotage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of third-party assessments in ensuring a secure supply chain?

<p>To gather information and perform due diligence before engaging in business (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a threat vector?

<p>The path or means by which an attack or attacker can gain access to a target (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is derived from the concept of exposure in quantitative risk analysis?

<p>Risk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is risk calculated in the context of threat, vulnerability, and severity of harm?

<p>Risk = Threat * Vulnerability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between threats, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation?

<p>Threat mitigation results in reducing risk by directly addressing threats, threat agents, or vulnerabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must upper management decide about risks in organizations?

<p>Decide which risks are acceptable and which are not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between exposure, risk, and safeguards?

<p>Exposure leads to risk, and risk is mitigated by safeguards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Quantitative Risk Analysis and Qualitative Risk Analysis?

<p>Quantitative Risk Analysis assigns real dollar figures to asset loss, while Qualitative Risk Analysis uses subjective and intangible values. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do most organizations employ a hybrid of both risk assessment methodologies?

<p>To account for both subjective and tangible aspects of risk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of risk response in the risk assessment process?

<p>To determine best defenses for identified risks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a possible response to risk according to the text?

<p>Approval (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does countermeasure selection aim to achieve in the context of risk management?

<p>Reduce risk by implementing controls or safeguards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand how risk assessment concepts are integrated into your environment for exam preparation?

<p>To apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way gamification has enhanced employee training?

<p>Enabling people to earn rewards based on scores (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to update training materials and security testing methods?

<p>To ensure effectiveness and relevance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one drawback of using the same phishing test campaign repeatedly?

<p>It becomes ineffective over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it suggested to use internal social media tools for security training?

<p>To make training more engaging and interactive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key metric that should be tracked to evaluate security awareness and training?

<p>% of employees who click on fake phishing campaign email links (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can organizations improve the effectiveness of employee training?

<p>By incorporating gamification and interactive elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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