ISC2-CGRC Domain 5: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls Welcome to your ISC2-CGRC Domain 5: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls 1. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls When assessing the effectiveness of an organization's data encryption policies, which of the following factors should be evaluated first? A. The complexity of the encryption algorithms used. B. The type of data being encrypted. C. Compliance with industry-standard encryption practices. D. The frequency of encryption key changes. None 2. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls In the context of security control assessments, what is the primary purpose of penetration testing? A. To evaluate the physical security of the data center. B. To determine the effectiveness of organizational security policies. C. To identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks that could be exploited. D. To assess the compliance of IT operations with regulatory requirements. None 3. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls Which of the following is a critical element to assess when auditing an organization's compliance with the GDPR? A. The frequency of IT system audits. B. The process for obtaining and managing consent for data processing. C. The number of data breaches in the past year. D. The speed of the network connections. None 4. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls When conducting an audit of security controls, what aspect of incident response plans is MOST crucial to evaluate? A. The specific roles and responsibilities defined for the incident response team. B. The budget allocated for incident response. C. The number of drills conducted in the past year. D. The vendor list for outsourcing forensic analysis. None 5. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls In assessing the security of cloud services, which of the following would be the MOST important factor to consider? A. The geographical location of data centers. B. The cloud service provider's data encryption methods. C. The popularity of the cloud service provider. D. The service level agreements (SLAs) for uptime. None 6. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls What is the primary focus of a privacy impact assessment (PI A. A) Evaluating the financial impact of a data breach. B. Identifying and mitigating privacy risks associated with processing personal data. C. Assessing the effectiveness of IT security controls. D. Determining the likelihood of a cybersecurity attack. None 7. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls Which of the following best describes the purpose of 'control testing' in an audit of security and privacy controls? A. To verify that financial statements are free from material misstatement. B. To ensure that all employees are aware of the security policies. C. To assess the operational effectiveness of the controls in place. D. To confirm the accuracy of the organization's risk assessment process. None 8. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls When reviewing an organization's business continuity plan (BCP) during a security audit, which element is MOST critical to assess? A. The completeness of the asset inventory. B. The recovery time objectives (RTOs) for critical processes. C. The annual budget for business continuity planning. D. The list of approved vendors for emergency supplies. None 9. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls What is the most important factor to evaluate when assessing the security of mobile devices within an organization? A. The types of mobile devices in use. B. The encryption standards applied to data stored on devices. C. The number of apps installed on each device. D. The brand of mobile devices. None 10. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls During an audit of privacy controls, which of the following would be key to assess for compliance with privacy regulations? A. The speed of data processing systems. B. The methods used for anonymizing personal data. C. The color scheme of the privacy policy document. D. The frequency of social media posts by the organization. None 11. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls In the audit of an organization's compliance with security standards, which factor is MOST crucial to assess regarding user access controls? A. The user interface design of the access control system. B. The process for granting, reviewing, and revoking access rights. C. The color-coded badge system for physical access. D. The brand of access control hardware used. None 12. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls What is the PRIMARY goal of assessing the alignment between an organization's IT security strategy and its business objectives? A. To evaluate the IT department's performance. B. To ensure IT security investments are directly supporting business goals. C. To calculate the return on investment for IT security technologies. D. To determine the market competitiveness of the organization's IT services. None 13. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls In the evaluation of an organization's security posture, which factor is most critical when assessing the effectiveness of user access controls? A. The method of user authentication employed. B. The frequency of access rights reviews. C. The number of users with administrative access. D. The integration of access controls with existing HR systems for joiners, movers, and leavers. None 14. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls What aspect of third-party risk management is MOST important to evaluate during an audit of security and privacy controls? A. The duration of contracts with third-party vendors. B. The process for conducting due diligence and ongoing monitoring of third-party vendors. C. The geographical location of third-party service providers. D. The cost-benefit analysis of outsourcing vs. in-house provision of services. None 15. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls In the context of security and privacy control assessments, what is the PRIMARY purpose of testing disaster recovery plans (DRPs)? A. To verify that all employees know their roles in the event of a disaster. B. To ensure that IT systems can be restored within the defined recovery time objectives (RTOs) after a disaster. C. To evaluate the insurance coverage for potential disasters. D. To determine the physical security measures at backup sites. None 16. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls When assessing the maturity of an information security governance framework, which of the following indicators is MOST crucial? A. The existence of a dedicated cybersecurity budget. B. The alignment of security initiatives with organizational objectives. C. The number of security certifications the organization holds. D. The frequency of security training for IT staff. None 17. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls In conducting a security control assessment, what is the importance of evaluating 'segregation of duties' 'SoD' within IT operations? A. To ensure operational efficiency and reduce costs. B. To prevent conflicts of interest and reduce the risk of fraud or unauthorized activities. C. To distribute workload evenly among IT staff. D. To comply with industry best practices without consideration for specific organizational risk. None 18. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls What is the key focus when auditing the effectiveness of an organization's data retention policy? A. The storage capacity required for data retention. B. Compliance with legal and regulatory data retention requirements. C. The efficiency of data retrieval systems. D. The preferences of the organization's management regarding data storage. None 19. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls In evaluating the security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices within an organization, which of the following would be the MOST important to assess? A. The energy efficiency of the devices. B. The encryption standards used for data transmission. C. The aesthetic integration of devices with office decor. D. The warranty period offered for the devices. None 20. CGRC: Assessment/Audit of Security and Privacy Controls During an audit of privacy controls, what aspect of 'data minimization' practices is most critical to evaluate? A. The volume of data collected for marketing purposes. B. The relevance and necessity of collected personal data for the specified processing purposes. C. The storage solutions used for large datasets. D. The data analysis techniques employed on collected data. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
