PCIP exam questions and Answers 2026
acquirer - Correct answer-party is responsible for merchant compliance validation
and merchant communications
Which statement is correct regarding the internal vulnerability scans and/or
rescans? - Correct answer-They must be performed after an upgrade to a server that
impacts the cardholder data environment
When confirming PCI DSS requirements have been met, assessors must always
use which of the following? - Correct answer-independent judgment
Typical locations where track data may be found include which of the following? -
Correct answer-databases and log files from point-of-sales terminals
Which of the following statements about "flat networks" is true? - Correct answer-
All systems on flat network are in scope for the PCI DSS assessments
If network segmentation is being used to reduce the scope of the PCI DSS
assessment, what must the assessor verify? - Correct answer-All controls used for
segmentation are configured properly
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, PCI DSS requirement 10.2 defines the types of events to be logged. - Correct
answer-Audit trails, user identification, type of event, date and time, success and
failure indications, source IP address (origination of event), data and systems
touched, time synchronization technology in use.
The payment card brands are responsible for which of the following? - Correct
answer-Penalties or fee assignment for non-compliance
Which of the following is related to the use of EMV chip technology? - Correct
answer-PCI DSS applies to environments using EMV chip technology
In order for PCI DSS scope to be reduced, what must adequate network
segmentation do? - Correct answer-Isolate systems that store, process, or transmit
cardholder data from those that do not
The Mod 10 formula doubles the value of every other digit of the primary account
number beginning with which digit? - Correct answer-Second from the right
What is the Mod 10 or Luhn formula? - Correct answer-The algorithm used to
validate PAN (primary account numbers)
What is required regarding the entity sharing cardholder data with a service
provider? - Correct answer-The entity must have an established process of
engaging service provider, including proper due diligence prior to engagement
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acquirer - Correct answer-party is responsible for merchant compliance validation
and merchant communications
Which statement is correct regarding the internal vulnerability scans and/or
rescans? - Correct answer-They must be performed after an upgrade to a server that
impacts the cardholder data environment
When confirming PCI DSS requirements have been met, assessors must always
use which of the following? - Correct answer-independent judgment
Typical locations where track data may be found include which of the following? -
Correct answer-databases and log files from point-of-sales terminals
Which of the following statements about "flat networks" is true? - Correct answer-
All systems on flat network are in scope for the PCI DSS assessments
If network segmentation is being used to reduce the scope of the PCI DSS
assessment, what must the assessor verify? - Correct answer-All controls used for
segmentation are configured properly
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, PCI DSS requirement 10.2 defines the types of events to be logged. - Correct
answer-Audit trails, user identification, type of event, date and time, success and
failure indications, source IP address (origination of event), data and systems
touched, time synchronization technology in use.
The payment card brands are responsible for which of the following? - Correct
answer-Penalties or fee assignment for non-compliance
Which of the following is related to the use of EMV chip technology? - Correct
answer-PCI DSS applies to environments using EMV chip technology
In order for PCI DSS scope to be reduced, what must adequate network
segmentation do? - Correct answer-Isolate systems that store, process, or transmit
cardholder data from those that do not
The Mod 10 formula doubles the value of every other digit of the primary account
number beginning with which digit? - Correct answer-Second from the right
What is the Mod 10 or Luhn formula? - Correct answer-The algorithm used to
validate PAN (primary account numbers)
What is required regarding the entity sharing cardholder data with a service
provider? - Correct answer-The entity must have an established process of
engaging service provider, including proper due diligence prior to engagement
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