The Impact of Regulations on Security Regulations CT-STE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · medium

   A security test team is developing a test strategy for a new payment processing system. The system must comply with PCI DSS and the company's internal security policies. The team has limited resources and must choose between testing all PCI DSS requirements or focusing on the highest-risk areas. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • AFocus on the highest-risk areas, such as cardholder data storage and transmission, and document why other areas are lower risk.
   • BTest only the areas that are most likely to be audited by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
   • CSkip testing of internal systems because PCI DSS only applies to external-facing systems.
   • DTest all PCI DSS requirements to ensure full compliance, even if it means reducing the depth of testing in some areas.
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2. 17application · medium

   A security test team is developing a risk-based test strategy for a new banking application. The application will handle sensitive financial data and must comply with industry regulations. The team has identified that the highest risk is unauthorized access to customer accounts. Which test activity should be prioritized in the strategy?

   • ATesting the database backup and recovery procedures to ensure data is not lost.
   • BTesting the user interface for usability issues, since a poor user experience could lead to customer complaints.
   • CTesting the network infrastructure for performance issues, since slow response times could affect customer satisfaction.
   • DTesting the authentication and authorization mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication and session management.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   When a regulation changes, what is the first step a security test team should take to maintain compliance?

   • AImmediately stop all testing until the new regulation is fully understood.
   • BUpdate the test automation scripts without reviewing the regulation.
   • CAssess the impact of the change on current testing processes and requirements.
   • DIgnore the change because existing tests are still valid.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which regulation is specifically applicable to organizations that process payment card data and requires security testing of cardholder data environments?

   • AHIPAA
   • BFERPA
   • CGLBA
   • DPCI DSS
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What type of documentation is typically required by regulations to demonstrate that security testing has been performed and controls are effective?

   • AEvidence of testing activities, including test results and remediation actions.
   • BA list of all employees involved in the testing process.
   • CA marketing plan for the software product.
   • DA budget report for the testing project.
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