PCI DSS 3.0 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
What is PCI DSS ? - Correct answer-Payment Card Industry Data Security
Standard
For consistent data security measures globally
12 measures in six groups
PCI DSS is a minimum set of controls
It does not supercede local laws and regulations
It is a contractual agreement, not a standard
PCI-DSS only applies if PANs are stored, processed or transmitted
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1. Build and Maintain a secure network - Correct answer-Install and maintain a
Firewall configuration.
Do not use vendor supplied defaults for passwords, and other security parameters.
2. Protect Card Holder Data - Correct answer-Protect stored cardholder data
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, Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open public networks
3. Maintain a vulnerability program - Correct answer-Use and regularly update
anti-virus software or programs
Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
4. Implement strong Access control measures - Correct answer-Restrict access to
cardholder data by business need to know
Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
Restrict physical access to cardholder data
5. Regularly Monitor and Test networks - Correct answer-Track and monitor all
access to network resources and cardholder data.
Regularly test security systems and processes
6. Maintain an Information Security Policy - Correct answer-Maintain a policy that
addresses Information Security for all personnel
Cardholder data - Correct answer-Primary Account Number (PAN)
Cardholder name
Expiration date
Service Code
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Answers
What is PCI DSS ? - Correct answer-Payment Card Industry Data Security
Standard
For consistent data security measures globally
12 measures in six groups
PCI DSS is a minimum set of controls
It does not supercede local laws and regulations
It is a contractual agreement, not a standard
PCI-DSS only applies if PANs are stored, processed or transmitted
www.pcisecuritystandards.org
1. Build and Maintain a secure network - Correct answer-Install and maintain a
Firewall configuration.
Do not use vendor supplied defaults for passwords, and other security parameters.
2. Protect Card Holder Data - Correct answer-Protect stored cardholder data
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, Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open public networks
3. Maintain a vulnerability program - Correct answer-Use and regularly update
anti-virus software or programs
Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
4. Implement strong Access control measures - Correct answer-Restrict access to
cardholder data by business need to know
Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access
Restrict physical access to cardholder data
5. Regularly Monitor and Test networks - Correct answer-Track and monitor all
access to network resources and cardholder data.
Regularly test security systems and processes
6. Maintain an Information Security Policy - Correct answer-Maintain a policy that
addresses Information Security for all personnel
Cardholder data - Correct answer-Primary Account Number (PAN)
Cardholder name
Expiration date
Service Code
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