CISSP-Topic 1, Security Management
Practices Question and answers
verified to pass 2025/2026
All of the following are basic components of a security policy EXCEPT the A. definition of the issue and
statement of relevant terms. B. statement of roles and responsibilities C. statement of applicability and
compliance requirements. D. statement of performance of characteristics and requirements. - correct
answer ✔Answer: D Policies are considered the first and highest level of documentation, from which
the lower level elements of standards, procedures, and guidelines flow. This order, however, does not
mean that policies are more important than the lower elements. These higher-level policies, which are
the more general policies and statements, should be created first in the process for strategic reasons,
and then the more tactical elements can follow.
A security policy would include all of the following EXCEPT A. Background B. Scope statement C. Audit
requirements D. Enforcement - correct answer ✔Answer: B
Which one of the following is an important characteristic of an information security policy? A. Identifies
major functional areas of information. B. Quantifies the effect of the loss of the information. C. Requires
the identification of information owners. D. Lists applications that support the business function. -
correct answer ✔Answer: A Information security policies area high-level plans that describe the goals
of the procedures. Policies are not guidelines or standards, nor are they procedures or controls. Policies
describe security in general terms, not specifics. They provide the blueprints for an overall security
program just as a specification defines your next product
Ensuring the integrity of business information is the PRIMARY concern of A. Encryption Security B.
Procedural Security. C. Logical Security D. On-line Security - correct answer ✔Answer: B Procedures are
looked at as the lowest level in the policy chain because they are closest to the computers and provide
detailed steps for configuration and installation issues. They provide the steps to actually implement the
statements in the policies, standards, and guidelines...Security procedures, standards, measures,
practices, and policies cover a number of different subject areas.
,Which of the following would be the first step in establishing an information security program? A.
Adoption of a corporate information security policy statement B. Development and implementation of
an information security standards manual C. Development of a security awareness-training program D.
Purchase of security access control software - correct answer ✔Answer: A
Which of the following department managers would be best suited to oversee the development of an
information security policy? A. Information Systems B. Human Resources C. Business operations D.
Security administration - correct answer ✔Answer: C
What is the function of a corporate information security policy? A. Issue corporate standard to be used
when addressing specific security problems. B. Issue guidelines in selecting equipment, configuration,
design, and secure operations. C. Define the specific assets to be protected and identify the specific
tasks which must be completed to secure them. D. Define the main security objectives which must be
achieved and the security framework to meet business objectives. - correct answer ✔Answer: D
Information security policies are high-level plans that describe the goals of the procedures or controls.
Policies describe security in general, not specifics. They provide the blueprint from an overall security
program just as a specification defines your next product.
Why must senior management endorse a security policy? A. So that they will accept ownership for
security within the organization. B. So that employees will follow the policy directives. C. So that
external bodies will recognize the organizations commitment to security. D. So that they can be held
legally accountable. - correct answer ✔Answer: A This really does not a reference as it should be
known. Upper management is legally accountable (up to 290 million fine). External organizations answer
is not really to pertinent (however it stated that other organizations will respect a BCP and disaster
recovery plan). Employees need to be bound to the policy regardless of who signs it but it gives validity.
Ownership is the correct answer in this statement. However, here is a reference. "Fundamentally
important to any security program's success us the senior management's high-level statement of
commitment to the information security policy process and a senior management's understanding of
how important security controls and protections are to the enterprise's continuity. Senior management
must be aware of the importance of security implementation to preserve the organization's viability
(and for their own 'due care' protection) and must publicly support that process throughout the
enterprise."
In which one of the following documents is the assignment of individual roles and responsibilities MOST
appropriately defined? A. Security policy B. Enforcement guidelines C. Acceptable use policy D. Program
manual - correct answer ✔Answer: C An acceptable use policy is a document that the employee signs
, in which the expectations, roles and responsibilities are outlined. Issue -specific policies address specific
security issues that management feels need more detailed explanation and attention to make sure a
comprehensive structure is built and all employees understand how they are to comply to these security
issues.
Which of the following defines the intent of a system security policy? A. A definition of the particular
settings that have been determined to provide optimum security. B. A brief, high-level statement
defining what is and is not permitted during the operation of the system. C. A definition of those items
that must be excluded on the system. D. A listing of tools and applications that will be used to protect
the system. - correct answer ✔Answer: A "A system-specific policy presents the management's
decisions that are closer to the actual computers, networks, applications, and data. This type of policy
can provide an approved software list, which contains a list of applications that can be installed on
individual workstations. This policy can describe how databases are to be protected, how computers are
to be locked down, and how firewall, intrusion diction systems, and scanners are to be employed."
When developing an information security policy, what is the FIRST step that should be taken? A. Obtain
copies of mandatory regulations. B. Gain management approval. C. Seek acceptance from other
departments. D. Ensure policy is compliant with current working practices. - correct answer ✔Answer:
B
Which one of the following should NOT be contained within a computer policy? A. Definition of
management expectations. B. Responsibilities of individuals and groups for protected information. C.
Statement of senior executive support. D. Definition of legal and regulatory controls. - correct answer
✔Answer: B
Which one of the following is NOT a fundamental component of a Regulatory Security Policy? A. What is
to be done. B. When it is to be done. C. Who is to do it. D. Why is it to be done - correct answer
✔Answer: C Regulatory Security policies are mandated to the organization but it up to them to
implement it. "Regulatory - This policy is written to ensure that the organization is following standards
set by a specific industry and is regulated by law. The policy type is detailed in nature and specific to a
type of industry. This is used in financial institutions, health care facilities, and public utilities."
Which one of the following statements describes management controls that are instituted to implement
a security policy? A. They prevent users from accessing any control function. B. They eliminate the need
for most auditing functions. C. They may be administrative, procedural, or technical. D. They are
Practices Question and answers
verified to pass 2025/2026
All of the following are basic components of a security policy EXCEPT the A. definition of the issue and
statement of relevant terms. B. statement of roles and responsibilities C. statement of applicability and
compliance requirements. D. statement of performance of characteristics and requirements. - correct
answer ✔Answer: D Policies are considered the first and highest level of documentation, from which
the lower level elements of standards, procedures, and guidelines flow. This order, however, does not
mean that policies are more important than the lower elements. These higher-level policies, which are
the more general policies and statements, should be created first in the process for strategic reasons,
and then the more tactical elements can follow.
A security policy would include all of the following EXCEPT A. Background B. Scope statement C. Audit
requirements D. Enforcement - correct answer ✔Answer: B
Which one of the following is an important characteristic of an information security policy? A. Identifies
major functional areas of information. B. Quantifies the effect of the loss of the information. C. Requires
the identification of information owners. D. Lists applications that support the business function. -
correct answer ✔Answer: A Information security policies area high-level plans that describe the goals
of the procedures. Policies are not guidelines or standards, nor are they procedures or controls. Policies
describe security in general terms, not specifics. They provide the blueprints for an overall security
program just as a specification defines your next product
Ensuring the integrity of business information is the PRIMARY concern of A. Encryption Security B.
Procedural Security. C. Logical Security D. On-line Security - correct answer ✔Answer: B Procedures are
looked at as the lowest level in the policy chain because they are closest to the computers and provide
detailed steps for configuration and installation issues. They provide the steps to actually implement the
statements in the policies, standards, and guidelines...Security procedures, standards, measures,
practices, and policies cover a number of different subject areas.
,Which of the following would be the first step in establishing an information security program? A.
Adoption of a corporate information security policy statement B. Development and implementation of
an information security standards manual C. Development of a security awareness-training program D.
Purchase of security access control software - correct answer ✔Answer: A
Which of the following department managers would be best suited to oversee the development of an
information security policy? A. Information Systems B. Human Resources C. Business operations D.
Security administration - correct answer ✔Answer: C
What is the function of a corporate information security policy? A. Issue corporate standard to be used
when addressing specific security problems. B. Issue guidelines in selecting equipment, configuration,
design, and secure operations. C. Define the specific assets to be protected and identify the specific
tasks which must be completed to secure them. D. Define the main security objectives which must be
achieved and the security framework to meet business objectives. - correct answer ✔Answer: D
Information security policies are high-level plans that describe the goals of the procedures or controls.
Policies describe security in general, not specifics. They provide the blueprint from an overall security
program just as a specification defines your next product.
Why must senior management endorse a security policy? A. So that they will accept ownership for
security within the organization. B. So that employees will follow the policy directives. C. So that
external bodies will recognize the organizations commitment to security. D. So that they can be held
legally accountable. - correct answer ✔Answer: A This really does not a reference as it should be
known. Upper management is legally accountable (up to 290 million fine). External organizations answer
is not really to pertinent (however it stated that other organizations will respect a BCP and disaster
recovery plan). Employees need to be bound to the policy regardless of who signs it but it gives validity.
Ownership is the correct answer in this statement. However, here is a reference. "Fundamentally
important to any security program's success us the senior management's high-level statement of
commitment to the information security policy process and a senior management's understanding of
how important security controls and protections are to the enterprise's continuity. Senior management
must be aware of the importance of security implementation to preserve the organization's viability
(and for their own 'due care' protection) and must publicly support that process throughout the
enterprise."
In which one of the following documents is the assignment of individual roles and responsibilities MOST
appropriately defined? A. Security policy B. Enforcement guidelines C. Acceptable use policy D. Program
manual - correct answer ✔Answer: C An acceptable use policy is a document that the employee signs
, in which the expectations, roles and responsibilities are outlined. Issue -specific policies address specific
security issues that management feels need more detailed explanation and attention to make sure a
comprehensive structure is built and all employees understand how they are to comply to these security
issues.
Which of the following defines the intent of a system security policy? A. A definition of the particular
settings that have been determined to provide optimum security. B. A brief, high-level statement
defining what is and is not permitted during the operation of the system. C. A definition of those items
that must be excluded on the system. D. A listing of tools and applications that will be used to protect
the system. - correct answer ✔Answer: A "A system-specific policy presents the management's
decisions that are closer to the actual computers, networks, applications, and data. This type of policy
can provide an approved software list, which contains a list of applications that can be installed on
individual workstations. This policy can describe how databases are to be protected, how computers are
to be locked down, and how firewall, intrusion diction systems, and scanners are to be employed."
When developing an information security policy, what is the FIRST step that should be taken? A. Obtain
copies of mandatory regulations. B. Gain management approval. C. Seek acceptance from other
departments. D. Ensure policy is compliant with current working practices. - correct answer ✔Answer:
B
Which one of the following should NOT be contained within a computer policy? A. Definition of
management expectations. B. Responsibilities of individuals and groups for protected information. C.
Statement of senior executive support. D. Definition of legal and regulatory controls. - correct answer
✔Answer: B
Which one of the following is NOT a fundamental component of a Regulatory Security Policy? A. What is
to be done. B. When it is to be done. C. Who is to do it. D. Why is it to be done - correct answer
✔Answer: C Regulatory Security policies are mandated to the organization but it up to them to
implement it. "Regulatory - This policy is written to ensure that the organization is following standards
set by a specific industry and is regulated by law. The policy type is detailed in nature and specific to a
type of industry. This is used in financial institutions, health care facilities, and public utilities."
Which one of the following statements describes management controls that are instituted to implement
a security policy? A. They prevent users from accessing any control function. B. They eliminate the need
for most auditing functions. C. They may be administrative, procedural, or technical. D. They are
