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Fundamental Information Security Chapter 14: Information
Security Professional Certifications2026 BANK QUESTIONS
ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM / FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS | GUARANTEED
PASS | GRADED A | LATEST UPDATE
Jonas is an experienced information security professional with a
specialized focus on evaluating computers for evidence of criminal or
malicious activity and recovering data. Which GIAC certification
would be most appropriate for Jonas to demonstrate his abilities?
GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)
GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) - ANSWERS--GIAC Certified
Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
The HealthCare Certified Information Security and Privacy
Practitioner (HCISPP) credential recognizes the knowledge and skills
necessary to perform and conduct security and privacy work for
health care organizations.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
A certification is an official statement that validates that a person has
satisfied specific job requirements.
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True
False - ANSWERS--True
The CISSP-ISSEP concentration requires that a candidate
demonstrate two years of professional experience in the area of
architecture.
True
False - ANSWERS--False
Which of the following is NOT a role described in DoD Directive 8140,
which covers cyber security training?
Attack
Protect and defend
Operate and maintain
Investigate - ANSWERS--Attack
What certification organization began as an offshoot of the SANS
Institute training programs?
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium,
Inc. (ISC)2
CompTIA
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - ANSWERS--Global
Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
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DoD Directive 8570.01 is a voluntary certification requirement.
True
False - ANSWERS--False
One requirement of the GIAC Security Expert (GSE) credential is that
candidates must hold three GIAC credentials, with two of the
credentials being Gold.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
What DoD directive requires that information security professionals
in the government earn professional certifications?
8088
8140
8270
8540 - ANSWERS--8140
The (ISC) 2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) credential
covers the seven domains of best practices for information security.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
Juniper Networks offers vendor-specific certifications.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
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How many years of specialized experience are required to earn one
of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
concentrations?
Two
Three
Four
Five - ANSWERS--Two
Fran is interested in learning more about the popular Certified
Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential. What organization should she
contact?
High Tech Crime Network
International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
Software Engineering Institute - Carnegie Mellon University
The International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners -
ANSWERS--International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-
Council)
A GIAC credential holder may submit a technical paper that covers an
important area of information security. If the paper is accepted, it
adds the Gold credential to the base GIAC credential.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
Fundamental Information Security Chapter 14: Information
Security Professional Certifications2026 BANK QUESTIONS
ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM / FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS | GUARANTEED
PASS | GRADED A | LATEST UPDATE
Jonas is an experienced information security professional with a
specialized focus on evaluating computers for evidence of criminal or
malicious activity and recovering data. Which GIAC certification
would be most appropriate for Jonas to demonstrate his abilities?
GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)
GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) - ANSWERS--GIAC Certified
Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
The HealthCare Certified Information Security and Privacy
Practitioner (HCISPP) credential recognizes the knowledge and skills
necessary to perform and conduct security and privacy work for
health care organizations.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
A certification is an official statement that validates that a person has
satisfied specific job requirements.
,2|Page
True
False - ANSWERS--True
The CISSP-ISSEP concentration requires that a candidate
demonstrate two years of professional experience in the area of
architecture.
True
False - ANSWERS--False
Which of the following is NOT a role described in DoD Directive 8140,
which covers cyber security training?
Attack
Protect and defend
Operate and maintain
Investigate - ANSWERS--Attack
What certification organization began as an offshoot of the SANS
Institute training programs?
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium,
Inc. (ISC)2
CompTIA
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - ANSWERS--Global
Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
,3|Page
DoD Directive 8570.01 is a voluntary certification requirement.
True
False - ANSWERS--False
One requirement of the GIAC Security Expert (GSE) credential is that
candidates must hold three GIAC credentials, with two of the
credentials being Gold.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
What DoD directive requires that information security professionals
in the government earn professional certifications?
8088
8140
8270
8540 - ANSWERS--8140
The (ISC) 2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) credential
covers the seven domains of best practices for information security.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
Juniper Networks offers vendor-specific certifications.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
, 4|Page
How many years of specialized experience are required to earn one
of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
concentrations?
Two
Three
Four
Five - ANSWERS--Two
Fran is interested in learning more about the popular Certified
Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential. What organization should she
contact?
High Tech Crime Network
International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
Software Engineering Institute - Carnegie Mellon University
The International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners -
ANSWERS--International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-
Council)
A GIAC credential holder may submit a technical paper that covers an
important area of information security. If the paper is accepted, it
adds the Gold credential to the base GIAC credential.
True
False - ANSWERS--True
