Apply the NIST CSF Tiers in Practical Scenarios. NIST-CYBERSECURITY-FRAMEWORK-2 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · medium

   Which statement about NIST CSF tiers is correct?

   • AAll organizations should strive to achieve Tier 4 to ensure optimal security
   • BTiers are only applicable to large enterprises with mature security programs
   • CTiers are not maturity levels; a higher tier may not be appropriate for every organization
   • DTiers are mandatory compliance requirements that all organizations must meet
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2. 7foundation · medium

   Why might an organization intentionally choose to remain at Tier 2 (Risk Informed) rather than pursue Tier 4 (Adaptive)?

   • ABecause Tier 4 is only for organizations that have experienced a major breach
   • BBecause the cost and complexity of Tier 4 practices may exceed the organization's risk appetite and available resources
   • CBecause Tier 2 provides better security than Tier 4
   • DBecause Tier 2 is the highest tier recognized by the NIST CSF
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4. 8foundation · medium

   Which factor is most directly considered when selecting an appropriate NIST CSF tier for an organization?

   • AThe organization's industry ranking in cybersecurity maturity assessments
   • BThe number of cybersecurity incidents the organization has experienced in the past year
   • CThe organization's risk appetite and the sophistication of its risk management processes
   • DThe size of the organization's IT budget relative to industry peers
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5. 9expert · hard

   A non-profit organization with limited funding handles sensitive donor data. They have a well-documented risk management program that is consistently applied, but they lack the resources to implement advanced threat intelligence and real-time response capabilities. The board is considering whether to aim for Tier 4. What is the most appropriate guidance?

   • AThey should not pursue Tier 4 because it would require resources beyond their capacity and may not align with their risk appetite
   • BThey should remain at Tier 3 and not consider any progression because higher tiers are always inappropriate for non-profits
   • CThey should pursue Tier 4 because it is the ultimate goal for all organizations to achieve maximum security
   • DThey should pursue Tier 4 because they already have a consistent risk management program, so the next step is natural
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6. 10foundation · medium

   What is a key step for an organization to progress from Tier 3 (Repeatable) to Tier 4 (Adaptive)?

   • ADocumenting risk management practices in a policy manual
   • BIncreasing the frequency of risk assessments
   • CContinuously improving risk management practices based on lessons learned and predictive indicators
   • DEnsuring all risk management practices are consistently applied
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