Systems Security Professional
(CISSP) CERTIFICATIONS EXAM |
Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. What is the primary purpose of the Certified
Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP) certification?
A) To validate entry-level help desk skills
B) To validate advanced information security
knowledge and experience for designing,
engineering, and managing an organization's
security posture
C) To certify expertise in network routing and
switching
D) To validate basic cybersecurity awareness
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The CISSP is the most globally
recognized certification in the information
security market. It validates a professional's
deep technical and managerial knowledge and
,experience to effectively design, engineer, and
manage the overall security posture of an
organization .
2. Which organization administers the CISSP
certification?
A) CompTIA
B) ISACA
C) (ISC)²
D) GIAC
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The International Information
Systems Security Certification Consortium, or
(ISC)², manages the CISSP certification to
recognize individuals who have distinguished
themselves as experienced, knowledgeable,
and proficient information security practitioners
.
3. What are the two primary exam formats for
the CISSP?
, A) Multiple-choice and essay
B) Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) for
English exams and linear, fixed-form for other
languages
C) Performance-based and drag-and-drop
D) Open-book and closed-book
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The CISSP exam uses Computerized
Adaptive Testing (CAT) for all English exams.
CISSP exams in all other languages are
administered as linear, fixed-form exams .
4. How long is the CISSP exam and how many
questions does it contain?
A) 2 hours, 75 questions
B) 3 hours, 100-150 questions
C) 4 hours, 200 questions
D) 6 hours, 250 questions
Correct answer: B