1.8 - Contribute to and Enforce Personnel Security Policies and Procedures CISSP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a security-related step that should be included in the onboarding process for a new employee?

   • AIntroducing the employee to team members and assigning a mentor
   • BScheduling the employee's first performance review
   • CSetting up the employee's workstation with the latest hardware
   • DProviding security awareness training on policies and acceptable use
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2. 2application · medium

   An employee is being terminated for cause. The security team is coordinating the offboarding process. Which sequence of actions best protects the organization?

   • AConduct the exit interview, then revoke access, then collect company assets.
   • BRevoke access, collect company assets, and conduct the exit interview, in that order.
   • CCollect company assets, conduct the exit interview, then revoke access at the end of the day.
   • DRevoke access, but allow the employee to keep a laptop for personal use during the notice period.
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4. 3application · medium

   A company is hiring a new CFO. The candidate has passed the initial interviews and a background check. The security team is now verifying the candidate's employment history. Which verification is most important to confirm before extending an offer?

   • AVerifying the candidate's identity and right to work in the country.
   • BConfirming the candidate's previous salary and job title.
   • CChecking the candidate's social media profiles for controversial posts.
   • DContacting the candidate's references to ask about their personal character.
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5. 4application · medium

   A new employee is joining a software company that develops proprietary algorithms. During onboarding, the employee is asked to sign an employment agreement that includes a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and a non-compete clause. The employee questions why the non-compete is necessary. Which response best explains the security purpose of the non-compete clause?

   • AIt legally obligates the employee to report any security incidents they observe during their employment.
   • BIt ensures the employee will not start a competing business using knowledge gained during employment.
   • CIt reduces the risk of the employee using confidential information to benefit a future employer in the same industry.
   • DIt prevents the employee from sharing trade secrets with competitors after leaving the company.
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6. 5application · medium

   An employee is transferring from a non-sensitive role to a role that requires access to classified information. What should the organization do before granting the new access?

   • AAsk the employee to sign a new NDA before granting access.
   • BGrant the new access immediately to avoid delaying the employee's start in the new role.
   • CRe-evaluate the employee's clearance level and conduct a new background check if required.
   • DKeep the employee's old access active and add the new access to avoid disruption.
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