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CC: Security Principles
In the context of security principles, which of the following best exemplifies the concept of 'least privilege'?
1 out of 100
2.
CC: Security Principles
In terms of security principles, what does the concept of 'fail-safe defaults' entail?
2 out of 100
3.
CC: Security Principles
Which principle emphasizes the importance of ongoing, cyclical processes for improving security posture?
3 out of 100
4.
CC: Security Principles
What does the principle of 'security by design' advocate for?
4 out of 100
5.
CC: Security Principles
In cybersecurity, what is meant by the term 'risk transference'?
5 out of 100
6.
CC: Security Principles
Which concept is central to understanding 'information security governance'?
6 out of 100
7.
CC: Security Principles
What is the primary focus of 'data sovereignty' in the context of cybersecurity?
7 out of 100
8.
CC: Security Principles
In cybersecurity, 'non-repudiation' ensures that:
8 out of 100
9.
CC: Security Principles
Which principle underlies the concept of 'compartmentalization' in securing information systems?
9 out of 100
10.
CC: Security Principles
In the context of security principles, the concept of 'separation of duties' is designed to:
10 out of 100
11.
CC: Security Principles
In the context of access control, the concept of "context-based access control" primarily relies on which of the following factors?
11 out of 100
12.
CC: Security Principles
Which of the following best describes the principle of "pervasive security monitoring"?
12 out of 100
13.
CC: Security Principles
The cybersecurity principle of "asset classification and control" is crucial for which reason?
13 out of 100
14.
CC: Security Principles
What is the primary objective of "threat modeling" in cybersecurity?
14 out of 100
15.
CC: Security Principles
In cybersecurity, "security convergence" refers to:
15 out of 100
16.
CC: Security Principles
Which principle advocates for the creation of security policies that adapt over time based on new insights and evolving threats?
16 out of 100
17.
CC: Security Principles
The concept of "zero trust security" is based on which of the following assumptions?
17 out of 100
18.
CC: Security Principles
What is the primary goal of "data minimization" in privacy and security practices?
18 out of 100
19.
CC: Security Principles
In cybersecurity, "quantitative risk analysis" primarily involves:
19 out of 100
20.
CC: Security Principles
The principle of "security awareness and training" is critical for which of the following reasons?
20 out of 100
21.
CC: Security Principles
"Incident response planning" is a principle aimed at:
21 out of 100
22.
CC: Security Principles
The principle of "regular security auditing" is important for:
22 out of 100
23.
CC: Security Principles
In the realm of cybersecurity, "anomaly-based detection" primarily focuses on:
23 out of 100
24.
CC: Security Principles
The concept of "immutable security" is particularly relevant in which of the following environments?
24 out of 100
25.
CC: Security Principles
In cybersecurity, the principle of "security orchestration, automation, and response" (SOAR) primarily aims to:
25 out of 100
26.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
In disaster recovery planning, what is the PRIMARY purpose of an off-site data backup?
26 out of 100
27.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
In the context of business continuity planning, which of the following is the MOST critical factor to consider when determining the Recovery Time Objective (RTO) for a critical system?
27 out of 100
28.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
Which of the following is the MOST critical element to include in a disaster recovery plan (DRP) for IT systems?
28 out of 100
29.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
What is the PRIMARY goal of conducting a Business Impact Analysis 'BIA'?
29 out of 100
30.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
Which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider when developing a business continuity plan (BCP) for an organization?
30 out of 100
31.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
During an incident response, which of the following steps should be taken FIRST when a breach is detected?
31 out of 100
32.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
In the context of incident response, what is the significance of having a predefined communication plan?
32 out of 100
33.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
In incident response, the concept of "lessons learned" is MOST closely associated with which phase?
33 out of 100
34.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
When assessing the effectiveness of a business continuity plan (BCP), which of the following metrics is MOST valuable?
34 out of 100
35.
CC: Business Continuity Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Concepts
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a hot site in disaster recovery planning?
35 out of 100
36.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
In the context of access control systems, which of the following best describes a situation where Mandatory Access Control 'MAC' would be preferred over Discretionary Access Control 'DAC'?
36 out of 100
37.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
Which of the following best exemplifies the principle of "least privilege" in an access control context?
37 out of 100
38.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
In a Role-Based Access Control 'RBAC' system, which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the concept of "role explosion"?
38 out of 100
39.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
Which access control model is best suited for environments requiring dynamic adjustments to access permissions based on changing contexts, such as the user's location or time of access?
39 out of 100
40.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
In implementing access control policies, which of the following represents the biggest challenge in a Discretionary Access Control 'DAC' system?
40 out of 100
41.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
When considering the implementation of a new access control system, which factor is MOST critical in deciding between a centralized and decentralized approach?
41 out of 100
42.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of dynamic access control?
42 out of 100
43.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
In the context of access control, which of the following best describes the purpose of separation of duties 'SoD'?
43 out of 100
44.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
Which principle of access control is primarily concerned with ensuring that users are who they claim to be?
44 out of 100
45.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
In an organization using Role-Based Access Control 'RBAC', which of the following best describes the process of "role mining"?
45 out of 100
46.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
What access control mechanism is MOST effective in preventing unauthorized access to sensitive resources in a cloud computing environment?
46 out of 100
47.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
When implementing an access control scheme in a highly secure environment, which attribute is MOST critical for an Attribute-Based Access Control 'ABAC' model to evaluate?
47 out of 100
48.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
In the context of federated access management, which of the following best describes the role of a Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) assertion?
48 out of 100
49.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
Which of the following is an example of a transitive trust in a multi-domain access control environment?
49 out of 100
50.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
In a secure access control system, which mechanism is MOST effective in ensuring users can only perform actions that are necessary for their role?
50 out of 100
51.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
What is the primary challenge when implementing a mandatory access control 'MAC' system in an organization with diverse and dynamic access needs?
51 out of 100
52.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
Which access control principle is primarily violated when a user retains access rights to resources after changing roles within an organization?
52 out of 100
53.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
In the implementation of access control, which of the following is a primary security concern associated with the delegation of rights?
53 out of 100
54.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
Which concept in access control is designed to verify the effectiveness of security policies and the correct implementation of roles and permissions?
54 out of 100
55.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
In a scenario where an organization's access control system is based on the principle of context-aware access controls, which factor would NOT typically influence access decisions?
55 out of 100
56.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the principle of dynamic separation of duties?
56 out of 100
57.
CC: Access Controls Concepts
What is the primary challenge when implementing a mandatory access control 'MAC' system in an organization with diverse and dynamic access needs?
57 out of 100
58.
CC: Network Security
In the context of securing a network, which of the following best describes the function of a stateful firewall?
58 out of 100
59.
CC: Network Security
Which of the following encryption methods is considered the most secure for wireless networks?
59 out of 100
60.
CC: Network Security
In network security, which of the following best describes a Zero Trust model?
60 out of 100
61.
CC: Network Security
Which protocol is primarily used for securely managing network devices remotely?
61 out of 100
62.
CC: Network Security
In the OSI model, at which layer does a network-based intrusion detection system (NIDS) typically operate?
62 out of 100
63.
CC: Network Security
What is the primary purpose of using a VPN in network security?
63 out of 100
64.
CC: Network Security
Which of the following is a primary security concern when implementing IPv6?
64 out of 100
65.
CC: Network Security
What is the primary function of a network access control 'NAC' system?
65 out of 100
66.
CC: Network Security
In the context of network security, which of the following best describes the purpose of port security?
66 out of 100
67.
CC: Network Security
Which technology is typically used to isolate broadcast domains in a network environment?
67 out of 100
68.
CC: Network Security
What is the main security advantage of implementing network segmentation?
68 out of 100
69.
CC: Network Security
Which protocol is designed to secure SNMP traffic, ensuring both encryption and data integrity?
69 out of 100
70.
CC: Network Security
In network security, what is the primary purpose of an IPSec VPN?
70 out of 100
71.
CC: Network Security
Which of the following is a characteristic of symmetric encryption within the context of network security?
71 out of 100
72.
CC: Network Security
What is the main function of a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system in network security?
72 out of 100
73.
CC: Network Security
In the context of network security, what is a honeypot primarily used for?
73 out of 100
74.
CC: Network Security
Which type of firewall is best suited for deep packet inspection (DPI)?
74 out of 100
75.
CC: Network Security
What is the primary security concern associated with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies?
75 out of 100
76.
CC: Network Security
Which protocol is used to securely transmit log data over the internet?
76 out of 100
77.
CC: Network Security
In network security, what is the primary purpose of implementing a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)?
77 out of 100
78.
CC: Network Security
What is the function of a network tap in the context of network security?
78 out of 100
79.
CC: Network Security
In securing a network, what is the main advantage of using automated vulnerability scanning tools?
79 out of 100
80.
CC: Network Security
Which of the following best describes the role of a web application firewall (WAF) in network security?
80 out of 100
81.
CC: Network Security
What is the significance of using multi-factor authentication 'MFA' in securing network access?
81 out of 100
82.
CC: Security Operations
Which of the following is a primary consideration when establishing a Security Operations Center 'SOC'?
82 out of 100
83.
CC: Security Operations
In the context of incident response, which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a post-incident review?
83 out of 100
84.
CC: Security Operations
In cybersecurity operations, which of the following best defines the concept of "least privilege"?
84 out of 100
85.
CC: Security Operations
When configuring a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, which of the following is MOST critical to its effectiveness in detecting anomalies?
85 out of 100
86.
CC: Security Operations
What is the primary purpose of implementing a honeypot in a network?
86 out of 100
87.
CC: Security Operations
When configuring security event log management, which of the following considerations is MOST crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of log analysis?
87 out of 100
88.
CC: Security Operations
What is the primary function of a digital forensic tool in cybersecurity operations?
88 out of 100
89.
CC: Security Operations
Why is user behavior analytics 'UBA' important in detecting insider threats?
89 out of 100
90.
CC: Security Operations
In the implementation of network segmentation, what is the PRIMARY security benefit?
90 out of 100
91.
CC: Security Operations
When conducting vulnerability assessments, why is it important to perform both automated scanning and manual testing?
91 out of 100
92.
CC: Security Operations
In the context of Security Operations, which of the following best exemplifies the principle of "defense in depth"?
92 out of 100
93.
CC: Security Operations
What is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting a penetration test within the scope of security operations?
93 out of 100
94.
CC: Security Operations
Which of the following best describes a Zero Trust security model?
94 out of 100
95.
CC: Security Operations
In the deployment of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS), what is the significance of tuning the IDS?
95 out of 100
96.
CC: Security Operations
When establishing a security baseline, which of the following is the MOST critical factor to consider for maintaining system security?
96 out of 100
97.
CC: Security Operations
What role does a Security Operations Center 'SOC' analyst primarily play in threat hunting activities?
97 out of 100
98.
CC: Security Operations
In cybersecurity operations, which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of implementing a regular patch management process?
98 out of 100
99.
CC: Security Operations
In the implementation of an incident response plan, which of the following is MOST critical for effective incident management?
99 out of 100
100.
CC: Security Principles
Which of the following best describes the principle of 'defense in depth' in cybersecurity?
100 out of 100
