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Certified Information Security Manager Questions 481–485 (page: 98)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Shortly after installation, an intrusion detection system (IDS) reports a violation. Which of the following is theMOST likely ?

  1. The violation is a false positive.
  2. A routine IDS log file upload has occurred.
  3. A routine IDS signature file download has occurred.
  4. An intrusion has occurred.

Answer(s): A



Which of the following provides the GREATEST assurance that information security is addressed in change management?

  1. Performing a security audit on changes
  2. Providing security training for change advisory board
  3. Requiring senior management sign-off on change management
  4. Reviewing changes from a security perspective

Answer(s): D



Who would be in the BEST position to determine the recovery point objective (RPO) for business applications?

  1. Business continuity coordinator
  2. Chief operations officer (COO)
  3. Information security manager
  4. Internal audit

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The recovery point objective (RPO) is the processing checkpoint to which systems are recovered. In addition to data owners, the chief operations officer (COO) is the most knowledgeable person to make this decision. It would be inappropriate for the information security manager or an internal audit to determine the RPO because they are not directly responsible for the data or the operation.



Which two components PRIMARILY must be assessed in an effective risk analysis?

  1. Visibility and duration
  2. Likelihood and impact
  3. Probability and frequency
  4. Financial impact and duration

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The probability or likelihood of the event and the financial impact or magnitude of the event must be assessed first. Duration refers to the length of the event; it is important in order to assess impact but is secondary. Once the likelihood is determined, the frequency is also important to determine overall impact.



Information security managers should use risk assessment techniques to:

  1. justify selection of risk mitigation strategies.
  2. maximize the return on investment (ROD.
  3. provide documentation for auditors and regulators.
  4. quantify risks that would otherwise be subjective.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Information security managers should use risk assessment techniques to justify and implement a risk mitigation strategy as efficiently as possible. None of the other choices accomplishes that task, although they are important components.



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