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ISACA CISM Exam Questions
Certified Information Security Manager (Page 16 )

Updated On: 17-Feb-2026
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What is the PRIMARY role of the information security manager in the process of information classification within an organization?

  1. Defining and ratifying the classification structure of information assets
  2. Deciding the classification levels applied to the organization's information assets
  3. Securing information assets in accordance with their classification
  4. Checking if information assets have been classified properly

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Defining and ratifying the classification structure of information assets is the primary role of the information security manager in the process of information classification within the organization. Choice B is incorrect because the final responsibility for deciding the classification levels rests with the data owners. Choice C is incorrect because the job of securing information assets is the responsibility of the data custodians. Choice D may be a role of an information security manager but is not the key role in this context.



Logging is an example of which type of defense against systems compromise?

  1. Containment
  2. Detection
  3. Reaction
  4. Recovery

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Detection defenses include logging as well as monitoring, measuring, auditing, detecting viruses and intrusion. Examples of containment defenses are awareness, training and physical security defenses. Examples of reaction defenses are incident response, policy and procedure change, and control enhancement. Examples of recovery defenses are backups and restorations, failover and remote sites, and business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans.



Which of the following is MOST important in developing a security strategy?

  1. Creating a positive business security environment
  2. Understanding key business objectives
  3. Having a reporting line to senior management
  4. Allocating sufficient resources to information security

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Alignment with business strategy is of utmost importance. Understanding business objectives is critical in determining the security needs of the organization.



Who is ultimately responsible for the organization's information?

  1. Data custodian
  2. Chief information security officer (CISO)
  3. Board of directors
  4. Chief information officer (CIO)

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The board of directors is ultimately responsible for the organization's information and is tasked with responding to issues that affect its protection. The data custodian is responsible for the maintenance and protection of data. This role is usually filled by the IT department. The chief information security officer (CISO) is responsible for security and carrying out senior management's directives. The chief information officer (CIO) is responsible for information technology within the organization and is not ultimately responsible for the organization's information.



Which of the following factors is a PRIMARY driver for information security governance that does not require any further justification?

  1. Alignment with industry best practices
  2. Business continuity investment
  3. Business benefits
  4. Regulatory compliance

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Regulatory compliance can be a standalone driver for an information security governance measure. No further analysis nor justification is required since the entity has no choice in the regulatory requirements. Buy-in from business managers must be obtained by the information security manager when an information security governance measure is sought based on its alignment with industry best practices. Business continuity investment needs to be justified by business impact analysis. When an information security governance measure is sought based on qualitative business benefits, further analysis is required to determine whether the benefits outweigh the cost of the information security governance measure in question.






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