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FITSP-M Exam (2025 updated) QUESTIONS
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The Privacy Act of 1974 established policy objectives to protect...
Ans: Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Four Objectives:
-Restrict Disclosure
-Increased rights of access to agency records
-Grant individuals the right to seek amendment
-Establish a code of fair information practices
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 granted... Ans: OMB
responsibility for creating Policies, helping other agencies comply
with federal mandates. (think: Paper / Policies)
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 is.... Ans: Intended to
reduce cracking of computer systems and to address Federal
computer related offenses
Computer Security Act of 1987 Ans: -Assigned NIST to create
security standards/guidelines
-Required security policies and security plans
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-Mandated security training
-Superseded by FISMA (OMB (creates policies) and
DHS(enforces/implements)).
The Clinger-Cohen Act (Information Technology Reform Act of
1996).... Ans: -Implemented The Capital Planning Investment
Control (CPIC) IT budget planning process
-Granted the Director of OMB oversight of acquisitions
-Established CIO positions in every Federal department and agency
-Defined Federal Enterprise Architecture
-Requires annual reporting to Congress
(Think C's)
The Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014 Ans: Amends the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a national
cybersecurity and communications integration center in the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out the
responsibilities of the DHS Under Secretary responsible for
overseeing critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and
related DHS programs.
The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001... Ans: "Uniting and Strengthening
America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and
Obstruct Terrorism Act"
-Amended the definition of electronic surveillance
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-Created law enforcement initiatives to forestall and respond to
threats against the US
The USA PATRIOT Act redefined money laundering to include Ans:
-Making a financial transaction in the US to commit a crime
-Bribery of public officials and fraudulent use of public funds
-Smuggling or illegal export of controlled munitions
-Smuggling of any item controlled under export regulations
Cyber Security Workforce Act requires agencies to... Ans: -
Classify/identify cybersecurity positions
-Identify employees with cybersecurity training/certifications
The NICE (National Initiative for Cyber Security Education) is...
Ans: -Operated by NIST
-A partnership between government, academia, and the private
sector
-Focused on cybersecurity education, training, and workforce
development.
Who sets policy and determines reporting frequency? Ans: OMB
Who publishes Standards(if required) and Guidelines for OMB
policies? Ans: NIST
What agency is tasked with implementation, oversight and
monitoring against established policies, standards, and guidelines?
Ans: DHS
© 2025 All rights reserved
FITSP-M Exam (2025 updated) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (DETAILED &
ELABORATED) fully solved Questions and
Correct Answers
The Privacy Act of 1974 established policy objectives to protect...
Ans: Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Four Objectives:
-Restrict Disclosure
-Increased rights of access to agency records
-Grant individuals the right to seek amendment
-Establish a code of fair information practices
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 granted... Ans: OMB
responsibility for creating Policies, helping other agencies comply
with federal mandates. (think: Paper / Policies)
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 is.... Ans: Intended to
reduce cracking of computer systems and to address Federal
computer related offenses
Computer Security Act of 1987 Ans: -Assigned NIST to create
security standards/guidelines
-Required security policies and security plans
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-Mandated security training
-Superseded by FISMA (OMB (creates policies) and
DHS(enforces/implements)).
The Clinger-Cohen Act (Information Technology Reform Act of
1996).... Ans: -Implemented The Capital Planning Investment
Control (CPIC) IT budget planning process
-Granted the Director of OMB oversight of acquisitions
-Established CIO positions in every Federal department and agency
-Defined Federal Enterprise Architecture
-Requires annual reporting to Congress
(Think C's)
The Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014 Ans: Amends the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a national
cybersecurity and communications integration center in the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out the
responsibilities of the DHS Under Secretary responsible for
overseeing critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and
related DHS programs.
The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001... Ans: "Uniting and Strengthening
America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and
Obstruct Terrorism Act"
-Amended the definition of electronic surveillance
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-Created law enforcement initiatives to forestall and respond to
threats against the US
The USA PATRIOT Act redefined money laundering to include Ans:
-Making a financial transaction in the US to commit a crime
-Bribery of public officials and fraudulent use of public funds
-Smuggling or illegal export of controlled munitions
-Smuggling of any item controlled under export regulations
Cyber Security Workforce Act requires agencies to... Ans: -
Classify/identify cybersecurity positions
-Identify employees with cybersecurity training/certifications
The NICE (National Initiative for Cyber Security Education) is...
Ans: -Operated by NIST
-A partnership between government, academia, and the private
sector
-Focused on cybersecurity education, training, and workforce
development.
Who sets policy and determines reporting frequency? Ans: OMB
Who publishes Standards(if required) and Guidelines for OMB
policies? Ans: NIST
What agency is tasked with implementation, oversight and
monitoring against established policies, standards, and guidelines?
Ans: DHS
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