ISACA CISM Certification Sample Questions (All solved)

01. IT-related risk management activities are MOST effective when they are: a) treated as a distinct process b) conducted by the IT department c) communicated to all employees d) integrated within business processes correct answers Answer: d) integrated within business processes 02. A risk assessment and business impact analysis (BIA) have been completed for a major proposed purchase and new process for an organization. There is disagreement between the information security manager and the business department manager who will be responsible for evaluating the results and identified risk. Which of the following would be the BEST approach of the information security manager? a) Acceptance of the business manager's decision on the risk to the corporation b) Acceptance of the information security manager's decision on the risk to the corporation c) Review of the risk assessment with executive management for final input d) Create a new risk assessment and BIA to resolve the disagreement correct answers Answer: c) Review of the risk assessment with executive management for final input 03. Who is accountable for ensuring that information is categorized and that specific protective measures are taken? a) The security officer b) Senior management c) The end user d) The custodian correct answers Answer: b) Senior management 04. Abnormal server communication from inside the organization to external parties may be monitored to: a) record the trace of advanced persistent threats b) evaluate the process resiliency of server operations c) verify the effectiveness of an intrusion detection system d) support a nonrepudiation framework in e-commerce correct answers Answer: a) record the trace of advanced persistent threats 05. Which of the following is the BEST way to detect an intruder who successfully penetrates a network before significant damage is inflicted?