CISSP Questions and Answers Exam 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-
D
Explanation/Reference:
: 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,
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,should be created first in the process for strategic reasons, and then the more
tactical elements can follow. -Ronald Krutz The CISSP PREP Guide (gold edition)
pg
13
A security policy would include all of the following EXCEPT
A. Background
B. Scope statement
C. Audit requirements
D. Enforcement - Correct 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-A
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,Explanation/Reference:
: 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 - Roberta Bragg CISSP Certification Training Guide (que) pg 206
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-A
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.
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, 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-A
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-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-B
Which one of the following is NOT a fundamental component of a Regulatory
Security Policy?
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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-
D
Explanation/Reference:
: 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,
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,should be created first in the process for strategic reasons, and then the more
tactical elements can follow. -Ronald Krutz The CISSP PREP Guide (gold edition)
pg
13
A security policy would include all of the following EXCEPT
A. Background
B. Scope statement
C. Audit requirements
D. Enforcement - Correct 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-A
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,Explanation/Reference:
: 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 - Roberta Bragg CISSP Certification Training Guide (que) pg 206
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-A
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.
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, 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-A
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-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-B
Which one of the following is NOT a fundamental component of a Regulatory
Security Policy?
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