The document contains multiple choice questions related to CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management, focusing on security governance principles and compliance/legal requirements. Key topics include the primary goal of information security governance, the role of senior management, and relevant laws such as HIPAA and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Answers provided highlight the importance of aligning security strategies with business objectives and improving financial reporting integrity.
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0 ratings0% found this document useful (0 votes)
19 views
CISSP Q1
The document contains multiple choice questions related to CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management, focusing on security governance principles and compliance/legal requirements. Key topics include the primary goal of information security governance, the role of senior management, and relevant laws such as HIPAA and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Answers provided highlight the importance of aligning security strategies with business objectives and improving financial reporting integrity.
1. Which of the following is the primary goal of information security governance?
o A) To reduce security spending o B) To align security strategies with business objectives o C) To implement technical security controls o D) To achieve regulatory compliance
Answer: B) To align security strategies with business objectives
2. What is the role of senior management in information security governance?
o A) Implement security policies o B) Approve and support security initiatives o C) Conduct penetration testing o D) Manage firewall configurations
Answer: B) Approve and support security initiatives
3. Which security framework provides best practices for aligning IT with business needs? o A) ISO/IEC 27001 o B) COBIT o C) ITIL o D) NIST SP 800-53
Answer: B) COBIT
Section 2: Compliance and Legal Requirements
4. Which of the following laws is primarily focused on protecting personal health
information (PHI)? o A) SOX o B) HIPAA o C) GLBA o D) FISMA
Answer: B) HIPAA
5. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) is designed to improve which aspect of an organization?
o A) Customer service o B) Financial reporting integrity o C) Physical security controls o D) Supply chain management Answer: B) Financial reporting integrity
Download (Ebook) CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide by Harris, Shon;Maymi, Fernando ISBN 9780071849265, 9780071849272, 0071849262, 0071849270 ebook All Chapters PDF