Program Implementation and Operations CISM Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which approach BEST supports the integration of security controls into IT systems?

   • AImplementing controls without prior testing
   • BFocusing solely on technical controls
   • CKeeping the integration plan confidential from IT staff
   • DInvolving IT operations staff early in the design process
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is the PRIMARY goal when integrating security controls into existing business processes?

   • ATo minimize disruption to operations
   • BTo make security controls invisible to users
   • CTo increase the number of security controls
   • DTo replace all manual processes with automated ones
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4. 18application · medium

   A company plans to implement a new data loss prevention (DLP) system that will require changes to email and file-sharing workflows. The implementation team has limited staff and must avoid disrupting daily operations. What is the most important step in the implementation plan?

   • ADeploy the DLP system in monitor mode initially to avoid blocking any legitimate business processes
   • BOutsource the implementation to a third-party vendor to reduce the burden on internal staff
   • CCommunicate the changes to all employees and provide training before go-live
   • DSchedule the implementation during a holiday weekend to minimize user impact
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which testing method is used to identify vulnerabilities in systems and applications?

   • ARisk assessment
   • BVulnerability assessment
   • CPenetration testing
   • DAudit
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6. 20application · medium

   A security team is developing metrics to report to the board of directors. The board is most concerned about the potential financial impact of a cyber incident. Which metric would be most relevant to the board's concern?

   • AEstimated cost of a potential data breach based on industry benchmarks
   • BNumber of security incidents reported in the last quarter
   • CTime to detect and respond to a security incident
   • DPercentage of systems patched within the required timeframe
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