ATO LEVEL II: ANTITERRIOSM LEVEL 2
TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS 100%
VERIFIED.
,ISCM strategy at this level is focused on ensuring that all system-level security controls
are implemented correctly, operate as intended, produce the desired outcome with
respect to meeting the security requirements for the system, and continue to be
effective over time. - ANSWERTier 3
Which of the following are security-focused configuration management (SecCM) roles in
risk management? - ANSWERA.) Ensuring that adjustments to the system configuration
do not adversely affect the security of the information system B.) Establishing
configuration baselines and tracking, controlling, and managing aspects of business
development C.) Ensuring that adjustments to the system configuration do not
adversely affect the organizations operations
This security Configuration Management (CM) control includes physical and logical
access controls and prevents the installation of software and firmware unless verified
with an approved certificate. - ANSWERAccess Restrictions for Change
This security Configuration Management (CM) control ensures that software use
complies with contract agreements and copyright laws, tracks usage, and is not used for
unauthorized distribution, display, performance, or reproduction. - ANSWERSoftware
Usage Restrictions
This security Configuration Management (CM) control involves the systematic proposal,
justification, implementation, testing, review, and disposition of changes to the systems,
including system upgrades and modifications. - ANSWERConfiguration Change Control
This security Configuration Management (CM) control applies to the parameters that
can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware components that affect the security
posture and/or funtionality of the system, including registry settings, account/directory
permission setting, and settings for functions, ports and protocols. -
ANSWERConfiguration Settings
Which of the following describes the role of the National Industrial Security Program
(NISP) in continuous monitoring? - ANSWERThe NISP ensures that monitoring
requirements, restrictions, and safeguards that industry must follow are in place before
any classified work may begin.
Which of the following describes the relationship between configuration management
controls and continuous monitoring? - ANSWERImplementing information system
, changes almost always results in some adjustment to the system configuration that
requires continuous monitoring of security controls.
Which of the following is a role of risk management in continuous monitoring? -
ANSWERRisk management in continuous monitoring ensures that information security
solutions are broad-based, consensus-driven, and address the ongoing needs of and
risks to the government and industry.
Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following describe continuous
monitoring capabilities for detecting threats and mitigating vulnerabilities? - ANSWERA.)
Conducting frequent audits B.) Not relying on firewalls to protect against all attacks
Which of the following describes how the Information System Continuous Monitoring
(ISCM) strategy supports the Tier 2 MISSION/BUSINESS PROCESSES approach to
risk management? - ANSWERTier 2 ISCM strategies focus on the controls that address
the establishment and management of the organization's information security program,
including establishing the minimum frequency with which each security control or metric
is to be assessed or monitored.
Which of the following is an example of how counterintelligence and cybersecurity
personnel support continuous monitoring? - ANSWERThrough aggregation and
analysis of Suspicious Network Activity via cyber intrusion, viruses, malware, backdoor
attacks, acquisition of user names and passwords, and similar targeting, the DSS CI
Directorate produces and disseminates reports on trends in cyberattacks and
espionage.
Which of the following describes how audit logs support continuous monitoring? -
ANSWERSecurity auditing is a fundamental activity in continuous monitoring in order to
determine what activities occurred and which user or process was responsible for them
on an information system.
Which of the following identifies how the Risk Management Framework (RMF) supports
risk management? - ANSWERThe RMF process emphasizes continuous monitoring
and timely correction of deficiencies.
Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are key information provided in
a security audit trail analysis? - ANSWERA.) Unsuccessful accesses to security-
relevant objects and directories B.) Successful and unsuccessful logons/logoffs C.)
Denial of access for excessive logon attempts
TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS 100%
VERIFIED.
,ISCM strategy at this level is focused on ensuring that all system-level security controls
are implemented correctly, operate as intended, produce the desired outcome with
respect to meeting the security requirements for the system, and continue to be
effective over time. - ANSWERTier 3
Which of the following are security-focused configuration management (SecCM) roles in
risk management? - ANSWERA.) Ensuring that adjustments to the system configuration
do not adversely affect the security of the information system B.) Establishing
configuration baselines and tracking, controlling, and managing aspects of business
development C.) Ensuring that adjustments to the system configuration do not
adversely affect the organizations operations
This security Configuration Management (CM) control includes physical and logical
access controls and prevents the installation of software and firmware unless verified
with an approved certificate. - ANSWERAccess Restrictions for Change
This security Configuration Management (CM) control ensures that software use
complies with contract agreements and copyright laws, tracks usage, and is not used for
unauthorized distribution, display, performance, or reproduction. - ANSWERSoftware
Usage Restrictions
This security Configuration Management (CM) control involves the systematic proposal,
justification, implementation, testing, review, and disposition of changes to the systems,
including system upgrades and modifications. - ANSWERConfiguration Change Control
This security Configuration Management (CM) control applies to the parameters that
can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware components that affect the security
posture and/or funtionality of the system, including registry settings, account/directory
permission setting, and settings for functions, ports and protocols. -
ANSWERConfiguration Settings
Which of the following describes the role of the National Industrial Security Program
(NISP) in continuous monitoring? - ANSWERThe NISP ensures that monitoring
requirements, restrictions, and safeguards that industry must follow are in place before
any classified work may begin.
Which of the following describes the relationship between configuration management
controls and continuous monitoring? - ANSWERImplementing information system
, changes almost always results in some adjustment to the system configuration that
requires continuous monitoring of security controls.
Which of the following is a role of risk management in continuous monitoring? -
ANSWERRisk management in continuous monitoring ensures that information security
solutions are broad-based, consensus-driven, and address the ongoing needs of and
risks to the government and industry.
Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following describe continuous
monitoring capabilities for detecting threats and mitigating vulnerabilities? - ANSWERA.)
Conducting frequent audits B.) Not relying on firewalls to protect against all attacks
Which of the following describes how the Information System Continuous Monitoring
(ISCM) strategy supports the Tier 2 MISSION/BUSINESS PROCESSES approach to
risk management? - ANSWERTier 2 ISCM strategies focus on the controls that address
the establishment and management of the organization's information security program,
including establishing the minimum frequency with which each security control or metric
is to be assessed or monitored.
Which of the following is an example of how counterintelligence and cybersecurity
personnel support continuous monitoring? - ANSWERThrough aggregation and
analysis of Suspicious Network Activity via cyber intrusion, viruses, malware, backdoor
attacks, acquisition of user names and passwords, and similar targeting, the DSS CI
Directorate produces and disseminates reports on trends in cyberattacks and
espionage.
Which of the following describes how audit logs support continuous monitoring? -
ANSWERSecurity auditing is a fundamental activity in continuous monitoring in order to
determine what activities occurred and which user or process was responsible for them
on an information system.
Which of the following identifies how the Risk Management Framework (RMF) supports
risk management? - ANSWERThe RMF process emphasizes continuous monitoring
and timely correction of deficiencies.
Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are key information provided in
a security audit trail analysis? - ANSWERA.) Unsuccessful accesses to security-
relevant objects and directories B.) Successful and unsuccessful logons/logoffs C.)
Denial of access for excessive logon attempts
