Purpose of a Security Audit CT-SEC Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26expert · hard

   A company has conducted security audits for the past three years. Each audit has identified similar findings, but management has not implemented the recommendations. The security team is frustrated and wants to ensure that the audits lead to actual improvements. What is the most effective way to achieve this?

   • AConduct more frequent audits to increase the pressure on management
   • BShare the audit reports with external stakeholders to increase visibility
   • CStop conducting audits until management commits to implementing recommendations
   • DInclude a follow-up audit in the audit process to verify that recommendations are implemented
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2. 27application · medium

   During a security audit, the auditor requests access to the organization's network diagrams and firewall configuration files. The system administrator responsible for these systems is hesitant to provide them, citing confidentiality concerns. Who is primarily responsible for ensuring the auditor receives the necessary information?

   • AThe auditor, who should use alternative methods to gather evidence
   • BManagement, who should direct the system administrator to provide the necessary access
   • CThe compliance officer, who should mediate the dispute
   • DThe system administrator, who should provide the information despite concerns
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4. 28application · medium

   A financial services company must demonstrate to its regulator that its customer data handling practices align with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The compliance officer asks the security team to conduct an evaluation that produces documented evidence of conformity. Which action best fulfills this request?

   • AReview the organization's security policies and update them to reflect the latest PCI DSS version.
   • BConduct a security audit using PCI DSS requirements as the audit criteria and issue a formal report of findings.
   • CRun an automated vulnerability scanner across the network and share the raw scan results with the regulator.
   • DPerform a penetration test against the cardholder data environment to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a security audit?

   • ATo replace the need for continuous security monitoring
   • BTo implement security controls and remediate vulnerabilities
   • CTo design a new security architecture for the organization
   • DTo evaluate the organization's security posture against defined criteria
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is included in the findings section of an audit report?

   • AThe personal opinions of the auditors
   • BA list of all employees' salaries
   • CA detailed plan for implementing new security software
   • DDescriptions of identified weaknesses and their potential impact
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