Question 1

An educational institution is adopting the NIST RMF for its student information system. They are in the process of authorizing the system for operation. What is the significance of this authorization step in the NIST RMF, and what should it involve for the student information system?

Options :

A : Authorization is a one-time process of approving the budget for implementing security controls.

B : The authorization step is a formal declaration by a senior official accepting the risk of operating the system based on the assessment of the security controls and the overall risk to the institution.

C : The step involves authorizing users to access the system based on their roles.

D : Authorization is solely focused on ensuring legal compliance with data protection laws.

Answer: B

Question 2

In an e-commerce company, who is primarily responsible for implementing risk controls and ensuring their effectiveness in mitigating risks?

Options :

A : The risk management team and relevant operational departments.

B : The sales and marketing teams.

C : Third-party vendors without internal oversight.

D : Only the CEO.

Answer: A

Question 3

An e-commerce company is developing a risk treatment plan to address the risk of DDoS attacks on its website. They are considering options such as upgrading their infrastructure, implementing a cloud-based DDoS protection service, establishing an incident response team, or a combination of these measures. Which option should be included in the risk treatment plan to effectively manage this risk?

Options :

A : Establishing an incident response team only.

B : A combination of infrastructure upgrade, cloud-based DDoS protection, and an incident response team.

C : Implementing a cloud-based DDoS protection service only.

D : Upgrading their infrastructure only.

Answer: B

Question 4

A manufacturing company is using MEHARI to assess the risks to its industrial control systems. The team is at the initial stage of the process. What should be the primary focus at this stage according to MEHARI, and how does it contribute to the risk assessment process?

Options :

A : Determining the security objectives and identifying the scope, including the assets and processes of the industrial control systems.

B : Directly implementing security controls based on industry best practices.

C : Conducting a financial analysis to estimate potential losses from security incidents.

D : Outsourcing risk assessment to an external cybersecurity firm.

Answer: A

Question 5

A retail company is evaluating the adoption of a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system. While the system offers the opportunity for real-time data analysis and inventory management, it also poses a risk of service disruption due to internet dependency. In the context of ISO 27005, how should the company integrate these factors into its risk management process?

Options :

A : By considering both the opportunity and the risk in their decision-making.

B : By prioritizing the risk of service disruption over the benefits.

C : By focusing only on the opportunity for real-time data analysis.

D : By rejecting the cloud-based system due to its reliance on internet connectivity.

Answer: A

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