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ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Questions 121–125 (page: 26)

Updated On: 23-Oct-2026

Scenario 33: United NetSure is a IT service provider headquartered in Dubai, UAE, specializing in secure cloud hosting, data analytics platforms, and managed IT services for clients in the financial, healthcare, and public sectors. The company has recently committed to implementing an information security management system (ISMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, formalizing and strengthening its approach to information security. In the early stages of ISMS implementation, United NetSure conducted workshops to identify communication requirements. It established clear communication processes and selected secure channels to ensure information was accurately received, understood, and acted upon. The communication plan was designed to deliver relevant information in formats tailored to stakeholder roles. Policies, procedures, and risk-related updates were clearly communicated via secure, accessible channels and aligned with organizational objectives. Regular briefings and documentation helped maintain cross-departmental understanding and trust. However, despite this structured approach, there was no consistent process for addressing follow-up questions or concerns. For example, when the security team raised ambiguities about new procedures, their feedback was often left unanswered, creating uncertainty in implementation. Top management defined ISMS communication objectives, identified key internal and external audiences, and planned regular updates aligned with security priorities. The strategy outlined what would be shared, with whom, and through which channels.
While comprehensive on paper, its execution often relied on ad hoc efforts, with teams handling communication alongside their regular duties and without dedicated mechanisms or support. United NetSure's approach allowed adequate time based on the nature of the communication. For instance, before launching a new data classification policy, the communications team spent three weeks tailoring content, validating it with the ISMS coordinator, and organizing briefings and Q&A sessions across departments. In managing changes to its ISMS, United NetSure prepared a communication plan as part of its change management procedures. Before introducing major updates, such as new encryption standards, users were briefed through instructional webinars and documentation. These activities took place before the changes were transitioned into live operations, ensuring users were informed and prepared. United NetSure introduced a digital form for submitting ISMS-related change requests.
While changes were often coordinated and implemented, in some instances, minor technical changes were implemented without formal review, leading to misalignments with ISMS documentation and occasional duplication of effort. Based on the scenario above, answer the following question.
As indicated in the scenario, which key principle for effective communication did United NetSure not apply?

  1. Appropriateness
  2. Responsiveness
  3. Both A and B

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Although United NetSure established structured and secure communication processes, it failed to address follow-up questions or concerns from staff, such as the security team’s unanswered feedback. This indicates a lack of responsiveness, which is a key principle of effective communication under ISO/IEC 27001, ensuring that communication is two-way and responsive to stakeholder needs.



Scenario 6: Skyver offers worldwide shipping of electronic products, including gaming consoles, flat-screen TVs, computers, and printers. In order to ensure information security, the company has decided to implement an information security management system (ISMS) based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001.
Colin, the company’s best information security expert, decided to hold a training and awareness session for the personnel of the company regarding the information security challenges and other information security-related controls. The session included topics such as Skyver’s information security approaches and techniques for mitigating phishing and malware.
One of the participants in the session is Lisa, who works in the HR Department. Although Colin explains the existing Skyver’s information security policies and procedures in an honest and fair manner, she finds some of the issues being discussed too technical and does not fully understand the session. Therefore, in a lot of cases, she requests additional help from the trainer and her colleagues.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
How should Colin have handled the situation with Lisa?

  1. Extend the duration of the training and awareness session in order to be able to achieve better results
  2. Promise Lisa that future training and awareness sessions will be easily understandable
  3. Deliver training and awareness sessions for employees with the same level of competence needs based on the activities they perform within the company

Answer(s): C



Which of the situations below can negatively affect the internal audit process?

  1. Restricting the internal auditor’s access to offices and documentation
  2. Conducting internal audit interviews with all employees of the organization
  3. Reporting the internal audit results to the top management

Answer(s): A



Scenario 7: InfoSec is a multinational corporation headquartered in Boston, MA, which provides professional electronics, gaming, and entertainment services. After facing numerous information security incidents, InfoSec has decided to establish teams and implement measures to prevent potential incidents in the future.
Emma, Bob, and Anna were hired as the new members of InfoSec’s information security team, which consists of a security architecture team, an incident response team (IRT) and a forensics team. Emma’s job is to create information security plans, policies, protocols, and training to prepare InfoSec to respond to incidents effectively. Emma and Bob would be full-time employees of InfoSec, whereas Anna was contracted as an external consultant.
Bob, a network expert, will deploy a screened subnet network architecture. This architecture will isolate the demilitarized zone (DMZ) to which hosted public services are attached and InfoSec’s publicly accessible resources from their private network. Thus, InfoSec will be able to block potential attackers from causing unwanted events inside the company’s network. Bob is also responsible for ensuring that a thorough evaluation of the nature of an unexpected event is conducted, including the details on how the event happened and what or whom it might affect.
Anna will create records of the data, reviews, analysis, and reports in order to keep evidence for the purpose of disciplinary and legal action, and use them to prevent future incidents. To do the work accordingly, she should be aware of the company’s information security incident management policy beforehand.
Among others, this policy specifies the type of records to be created, the place where they should be kept, and the format and content that specific record types should have.
Based on scenario 7, InfoSec contracted Anna as an external consultant. Based on her tasks, is this action compliant with ISO/IEC 27001?

  1. No, the skills of incident response or forensic analysis shall be developed internally
  2. Yes, forensic investigation may be conducted internally or by using external consultants
  3. Yes, organizations must use external consultants for forensic investigation, as required by the standard

Answer(s): B


Reference:

https://evalian.co.uk/the-role-of-an-external-iso-27001-consultant/



Scenario 22: OpenTech, with its headquarters in San Francisco, specializes in information and communication technology (ICT) solutions. Its clientele primarily includes data communication enterprises and network operators. The company’s core objective is to enable its clients a smooth transition into multi-service providers, aligning their operations with the complex demands of the digital landscape.
Recently, Tim, the internal auditor of OpenTech, conducted an internal audit which uncovered nonconformities related to their monitoring procedures and system vulnerabilities. In response to the identified nonconformities, OpenTech decided to employ a comprehensive problem-solving approach to solve these issues systematically. The method encompasses a team-oriented approach, aiming to identify, correct, and eliminate the root causes of issues. This approach involves several steps. First, establish a group of experts with deep knowledge of processes and controls. Next, break down the nonconformity into measurable components and implement interim containment measures. Then, identify potential root causes and select and verify permanent corrective actions. Finally, put those actions into practice, validate them, take steps to prevent recurrence, and recognize and acknowledge the team’s efforts.
Following the analysis of the root cause of the nonconformities, OpenTech’s ISMS project manager, Julia, developed a list of potential actions to address the identified nonconformities. Julia carefully evaluated the list to ensure that each action would effectively eliminate the root cause of the respective nonconformity.
While assessing potential corrective action for addressing a nonconformity, Julia identified the issue as significant and assessed a high likelihood of its reoccurrence. Consequently, she chose to implement temporary corrective actions. Afterward, Julia combined all the nonconformities into a single action plan and sought approval from the top management. The submitted action plan was written as follows:
A new version of the access control policy will be established and new restrictions will be created to ensure that network access is effectively managed and monitored by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department.
However, Julia’s submitted action plan was not approved by top management. The reason cited was that a general action plan meant to address all nonconformities was deemed unacceptable. Consequently, Julia revised the action plan and submitted separate ones for approval. Unfortunately, Julia did not adhere to the organization’s specified deadline for submission, resulting in a delay in the corrective action process, and notably, the revised action plans lacked a defined schedule for execution.
Did Julia’s approach to submitting action plans for addressing nonconformities align with best practices? Refer to scenario 22.

  1. Yes, as action plan submission can be flexible
  2. No, as action plans are typically expected to meet specified deadlines
  3. Yes, Julia revised the action plan to ensure alignment with best practices

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Julia's approach did not align with best practices because she missed the specified deadline for submitting the action plans. In addition, while she revised the action plan to address individual nonconformities, the action plan was not approved by top management because it was too general. Best practices typically require timely submission of action plans that are clear, specific, and aligned with the organization’s requirements, including meeting deadlines and ensuring that corrective actions are well-defined and feasible.



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