Question 1

A large organization has recently implemented a new system to manage its financial transactions. The system includes several components, such as a database server, web server, and application server, which are all connected to a local network. The organization's IT team has configured the system according to best practices and security policies and has performed several security assessments to ensure its compliance. However, the organization's security team wants to implement continuous monitoring of the system configurations to enhance its security posture. What is the main benefit of implementing continuous monitoring of the system configurations in the scenario described above?

Options :

A : To identify any vulnerabilities or misconfigurations in the system that could lead to security breaches

B : To ensure that the system is operating at optimal performance and efficiency

C : To provide a comprehensive view of the organization-s security posture

D : To eliminate the need for periodic security assessments and audits

Answer: A

Question 2

What should be included in the security control assessment plan?

Options :

A : The names of all authorized users who will be involved in the assessment

B : The specific security controls that will be assessed and the criteria for their evaluation

C : The timeline for completing the assessment and any required reporting deadlines

D : The location of all data centers and server rooms that will be assessed

Answer: B

Question 3

ABC Corporation is considering implementing a new information system that will be critical to its business operations. The system is expected to cost $1 million to implement, and will be used to process sensitive customer information. The chief information officer (CIO) is concerned about the risks associated with the new system, and wants to ensure that the organization's risk appetite is taken into account. Which of the following factors should be considered when determining the risk appetite for the new system?

Options :

A : The cost of implementing additional security controls

B : The impact on the organization-s reputation if the system is compromised

C : The risk management knowledge of the system owners

D : The level of risk tolerance among the organization-s employees

Answer: B

Question 4

Security controls are assessed for a number of reasons. Which of the following are reasons for assessing security controls? Select all that apply.

Options :

A : To ensure that the security and privacy controls for managing risk are in place and producing the desired outcomes

B : To satisfy legal and regulatory requirements and avoid paying a fine.

C : To provide a good source of KPIs to senior management.

D : To provide the authorizing official with the information needed to make an authorization decision

E : To maintain ongoing situational awareness about the security and privacy posture of the system and organization to support risk management decisions

Answer: A,D

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the system registration process in the NIST RMF?

Options :

A : System identification information, such as the system name and owner

B : The security categorization of the system

C : Organizational policy on system registration

D : The selection and implementation of security controls for the system

Answer: D