ISC2-ISSEP Domain 4: Systems Implementation, Verification and Validation Welcome to your ISC2-ISSEP Domain 4: Systems Implementation, Verification and Validation 1. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation In the context of secure systems implementation, which of the following best describes the principle of 'least privilege'? A. Granting users access only to the resources and information necessary for their roles. B. Ensuring all users have equal access to prevent privilege escalation. C. Providing administrative privileges to users for easier system management. D. Limiting user access to systems during non-working hours only. None 2. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation Which of the following is a primary goal of the system verification process? A. To confirm that the system meets specified requirements. B. To evaluate the system's user interface design. C. To determine the market demand for the system. D. To assess the system's profitability. None 3. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation In secure system implementation, what is the primary purpose of using automated security scanning tools? A. To replace the need for manual security reviews. B. To identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in the system. C. To generate compliance reports for management. D. To monitor real-time data traffic for anomalies. None 4. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation What does 'security functional testing' primarily focus on? A. Measuring the system's performance under stress conditions. B. Verifying that the system's security features operate as intended. C. Checking the system's compliance with industry standards. D. Assessing the user experience of security procedures. None 5. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation In the context of system implementation, what is the significance of a 'security baseline'? A. It is the highest level of security attainable within a system. B. It provides a minimum standard of security controls that must be met. C. It is a legal document outlining security obligations. D. It is the default security configuration provided by system vendors. None 6. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation Which phase in the system development life cycle 'SDLC' does 'penetration testing' typically belong to? A. Requirements analysis B. Design C. Implementation D. Maintenance None 7. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation What is the primary focus of 'configuration management' in secure systems implementation? A. Managing the financial resources allocated for the system's development. B. Tracking and controlling changes to the system's hardware and software. C. Coordinating the project team's schedules and tasks. D. Ensuring that the system's marketing strategy is aligned with its capabilities. None 8. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation In secure system validation, what role does 'user acceptance testing' (UAT) play? A. It confirms the system meets the performance benchmarks. B. It ensures that the system can handle anticipated load volumes. C. It verifies that the system meets end-user requirements and expectations. D. It checks the system's compliance with regulatory standards. None 9. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation Which of the following best describes the purpose of 'integrity checks' in systems verification? A. To ensure that the system's data is accurate and has not been tampered with. B. To confirm that the system's financial transactions are processed correctly. C. To verify the identity of users accessing the system. D. To assess the physical security of the system's hardware. None 10. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation What is the primary goal of 'regression testing' in the context of secure systems implementation? A. To identify any new vulnerabilities introduced during system updates. B. To ensure that newly added system features do not adversely affect existing security measures. C. To compare the system's current security posture with its initial baseline. D. To document the system's evolution for compliance purposes. None 11. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation In systems implementation, which of the following best describes 'security code review'? A. A process where developers meet to discuss future security features. B. An automated scanning of code to identify potential security vulnerabilities. C. A manual examination of source code to identify security flaws and ensure compliance with coding standards. D. A periodic audit conducted by external reviewers to certify the system's security. None 12. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation Which of the following activities is MOST critical during the 'validation' phase of secure systems implementation? A. Documenting the system architecture B. Conducting a risk assessment C. Testing the system against user and security requirements D. Training end-users on the new system None 13. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation In the implementation of secure systems, which approach ensures data is unreadable by unauthorized users through cryptographic means? A. Data obfuscation B. Data encryption C. Data masking D. Data redundancy None 14. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation Which of the following is a key consideration when implementing secure system updates and patches? A. Maximizing system downtime during updates B. Ignoring patches for end-of-life software C. Testing updates in a non-production environment before deployment D. Prioritizing cosmetic updates over security patches None 15. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation What is the primary goal of implementing a Secure Development Life Cycle 'SDLC' methodology? A. To reduce development time and costs B. To integrate security practices throughout the system development process C. To focus exclusively on post-deployment security issues D. To comply with marketing strategies None 16. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation In secure systems implementation, what is the purpose of a 'security impact analysis'? A. To identify the financial impact of a security breach B. To determine the effect of changes on the system's security posture C. To assess the impact of security measures on system performance D. To calculate the return on investment for security technologies None 17. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation Which aspect of secure system implementation focuses on ensuring the continuity of critical functions in the event of a security incident? A. Threat modeling B. Penetration testing C. Business continuity planning D. Security benchmarking None 18. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation What role does 'fuzz testing' play in secure system implementation? A. It evaluates the system's usability by a diverse user base. B. It assesses the effectiveness of the system's encryption algorithms. C. It identifies potential vulnerabilities by inputting large amounts of random data. D. It measures the system's performance under peak load conditions. None 19. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation In the context of secure systems, which of the following best describes 'role-based access control' 'RBAC'? A. A system where access rights are granted based on the seniority of the user within the organization B. A method of restricting system access to authorized users based on their roles within an organization C. A security mechanism that grants access based on the physical location of the user D. An access control system that uses biometric data to authenticate users None 20. ISSEP: Systems Implementation Verification and Validation Which of the following best exemplifies 'secure code review' practices? A. Automated scanning of source code by using proprietary software B. Peer review of source code by team members focusing on functionality C. Manual inspection of source code by security experts for vulnerabilities D. Outsourcing code development to reduce internal security risks None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
