Question 1

A small organization has limited resources and is struggling to implement all of the necessary NIST SP 800-53 security controls. Which of the following is the BEST approach for the organization?

Options :

A : Implement only those controls that are required by regulation or policy

B : Implement only those controls that are relevant to the organization-s risk management strategy

C : Implement only those controls that are easy to implement

D : Outsource the implementation of all security controls to a third-party vendor

Answer: B

Question 2

In the NIST RMF, who is responsible for developing the system security plan and ensuring that the appropriate security controls are selected and implemented?

Options :

A : System owner

B : Information security officer

C : Authorizing official

D : Security control assessor

Answer: A

Question 3

What is the main purpose of system categorization?

Options :

A : Determine if the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security and privacy requirements for the system and the organization.

B : Inform organizational risk management processes and tasks by determining the adverse impact with respect to the loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and the information processed, stored, and transmitted by those systems

C : Carry out essential activities to help prepare all levels of the organization to manage its security and privacy risks using the RMF

D : Maintain ongoing situational awareness about the security and privacy posture of the system and organization to support risk management decisions

Answer: B

Question 4

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

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a best practice for implementing security controls according to NIST SP 800-53?

Options :

A : Implementing security controls in a phased approach

B : Providing security awareness training to personnel

C : Using automated tools to monitor security controls

D : Implementing only those security controls that are required by regulation or policy

Answer: D