Overall Questions (15 random)

You got 12 of 19 possible points.
Your score was: 63 %

Remember, these quizzes test your overall CISSP knowledge but should not be used as CISSP exam prep examples.

Question Results

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is the lowest in the OSI model:

Response:

Application

Session

Data Link

Network

Transport

Score 1 of 1

Question:

What OSI Layer includes data compression?

Response:

Datalink

Transport

Presentation

Network

Application

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Motion detectors, video cameras, fences, locked doors, guards and dogs are all examples of

Response:

Both Technical and Administrative controls

Administrative controls

Physical controls

Technical controls

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Question:

Account administration, policies and standards, asset classification and reviews of audit trails are all examples of

Response:

Both technical and administrative controls

Technical controls

Physical controls

Administrative controls

Score 1 of 1

Question:

More key terms from Chapter 2

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Weakness or lack of a countermeasure

Vulnerability

correct

Entity that can exploit a vulnerability

Threat agent

correct

The danger of having a vulnerability exploited

Threat

correct

The probability of a threat being realized

Risk

correct

Presence of a vulnerability which exposes the organization

Exposure

correct
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Question:

Which access control includes motion detectors?

Response:

Physical

Organizational

Technical

Administrative

Authentication

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Question:

Determining whether a subject can log into a system is an example of

Response:

Authorization

Authentication

Accountability

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Question:

A LAN is

Response:

a Local Authentication Node

a Least Access Notification

a Linear Applebaum Network diagram

a Local Account Name

a Local Area Network

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Question:

Match the following control types to their purposes

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Reducing Risk

Preventative

correct

Correcting violations and incidents

Compensating

Corrective controls also help improve existing preventative and detective controls

incorrect

Discouraging violations

Deterrent

correct

Providing alternate ways of accomplishing a task

Detective

incorrect

Restoring systems and information

Recovery

correct
Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which access control protects the entire system?

Response:

Operating System Controls/Policies

Data Access Controls

Firewalls/IPS

System Access Controls

Access Control Lists

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is the highest in the OSI model:

Response:

Transport

Data Link

Presentation

Physical

Network

Score 0 of 5

Question:

Match the following cryptology tools and technologies

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

One-time pads

Mechanical

Still in use in some instances. Recall, one-time pads are the most secure approach

incorrect

Enigma machine

Manual

Electrical lights, mechanical crank/spinwheel

incorrect

AES, RSA Algorithms

Electronic

I know, you wanted to think "digital" but technically, electronic works as well

correct

Cipherdisks

Electro-mechanical

Think ceasar's spin wheel here

incorrect

Single photon emissions

Quantum cryptography

used to provide secure key negotiation. After the test, go google "einstein spooky action" to see what will keep future CISSP's from sleeping at night

correct
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Question:

Match the following key terms

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Availability

Reliable and timely access to data and resources

correct

Confidentiality

Necessary level of secrecy, unauthorized disclosure is prevented

correct

Shoulder surfing

Unauthorized viewing of information (screen peeking)

correct

Social Engineering

Tricking someone into giving sensitive information (to gain unauthorized access)

correct
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Question:

Which OSI layer includes the LLC and MAC sub-layers?

Response:

Session

Transport

Network

Physical

Data Link

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is the lowest in the OSI model:

Response:

Session

Transport

Physical

Network

Data Link