Uber Quiz

You got 65 of 128 possible points.
Your score was: 51 %

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

Question Results

Score 0 of 1

Question:

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

Response:

Technical controls

Both technical and administrative controls

Physical controls

Administrative controls

Score 3 of 3

Question:

Match the following terms to definitions

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Training, configuration management of documentation, risk management

Administrative controls

correct

Firewalls, IDS, encryption

Technical controls

correct

Lighting, Fencing, guard patrols

Physical Controls

correct
Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a RAW authentication protocol?

Response:

CHAP

PAP

LDAP

EAP

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which classification of fuel type is gasoline given?

Response:

A

C

B

D

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Clark-Wilson focuses primarily on:

Response:

Authentication

Confidentialty

Availability

Address Integrity

Accessibility

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which classification of fuel type is a computer given?

Response:

B

D

A

C

Score 1 of 1

Question:

All of the following are true about encryption EXCEPT:

Response:

Encryption algorithms are constant from version to version

Encryption keys are constant from version to version

Longer keys usually result in more secure encryption

Encryption is used to protect the confidentiality of the data

Score 1 of 5

Question:

Matchup - Terms

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Converts internal port numbers to external port numbers

PAT

correct

Converts MAC addresses to IP

RARP

incorrect

Converts Domain Names to IP

DNS

correct

Converts internal IP to external IP

NAT

correct

Converts IP to MAC Address

ARP

incorrect
Score 1 of 1

Question:

How many levels are there in the latest (June 2013) OSI model?

Response:

7

10

5

6

8

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which encryption method is most likely to be used to maintain data confidentiality on a mobile computing device (and why?)

Response:

IDEA

One-way hashing

EC

Feedback:

EC - Elliptical Curve, because it is less processor intensive than more traditional algorithms

Merkle-Hellman Knapsack

Feedback:

Let's hope not... not only is it more CPU intensive it was also broken in 1982.

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following packet switched networks is best suited to support fully meshed VPNs?

Response:

Frame Relay

MPLS

SMDS

ATM

SONET

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is not a typical layer 1 topology?

Response:

2 layer star

ring

star

bus

mesh

Score 1 of 1

Question:

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

Response:

Technical controls

Physical controls

Both Technical and Administrative controls

Administrative controls

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following extinguishing methods is best for a computer or electrical fire?

Response:

Water

CO2

Soda Acid

ESD Blanket

Score 0 of 5

Question:

Match the following examples to their definitions

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Unpatched servers

Risk

incorrect

A virus that relies on unpatched code or OS levels

Vulnerability

incorrect

The likelihood a threat will be realized, the frequency of natural disasters

Threat

incorrect

$1M dollars per day downtime

Exposure

correct

A proxy server

Countermeasure

correct
Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which of the folowing is best suited for short messages (one block in size)

Response:

ECB

CCMP

CFB

CBC

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is the strongest wireless encryption?

Response:

E0

WPA2

Feedback:

WPA2 replaced WPA and WEP and relies on AES instead of RC4 (as do WEP and WPA)

WEP

WPA

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is NOT an example of biometric identification?

Response:

Ear shape/pattern

Hand shape/pattern

Retinal imagery

Voice

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which access control includes motion detectors?

Response:

Administrative

Physical

Organizational

Technical

Authentication

Score 1 of 5

Question:

Match the following cryptographic definitions to their terms

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Replacing one value for another using static or dynamic lookup tables

Substitution

correct

Swapping values around using static or dynamic lookup tables

Transposition

correct

Removing redundant or common letters/phrases from plaintext

Compression

correct

Adding redundant or common letters to plaintext to create a more complex encrypted message

Padding

incorrect

Adding redundant or repeating letters to expand plaintext to create a more appropriately sized encrypted message

Expansion

incorrect
Score 1 of 1

Question:

Asymmetric cryptography is more secure, faster and more scalable than symmetric encryption

Response:

User answer 
False

Symmetric encryption can be 100 faster than asymmetric and are generally more available to organizations.

Score 1 of 1

Question:

What OSI Layer includes data compression?

Response:

Datalink

Transport

Presentation

Application

Network

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Job rotation policies provide improved security for all of the following reasons except:

Response:

Reduces opportunities for abuse

Identifies / Eliminates single points of failure

Increases visibility for high-potential employees

Promotes Professional growth

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which classification of fuel type are electrical fires given?

Response:

C

A

B

D

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following packet switched networks uses HDLC?

Response:

ATM

Frame Relay

SONET

SMDS

MPLS

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Biometric authentication is most often hampered by:

Response:

Rings/Weight change

User acceptance

Cost to implement

Initial Registration

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is immediately above the Transport Layer in the OSI model:

Response:

Datalink

Presentation

Network

Session

Score 1 of 1

Question:

The ORIGINAL sender of a message encrypted using asymmetric algorithms can reverse/backout the process using the initial public key

Response:

User answer 
False

Although technically, the original sender has an unencrypted version to start with, he/she cannot decrypted the message without the private key (because of the nature of asymmetric algorithms)

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which classification of fuel type is grease given?

Response:

D

B

A

C

Score 0 of 1

Question:

VoIP uses which protocol for AV streaming

Response:

H.264

SRTP

Vorbis

TCP/IP

Score 1 of 1

Question:

What is the ideal humidity level for a data center?

Response:

30-50%

40-60%

20-40%

60-80%

Score 0 of 1

Question:

How many bits are in a SHA1 hash (or message digest)?

Response:

160

255

256

1024

Score 1 of 1

Question:

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

Response:

Authentication

Accountability

Authorization

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is primarily focused on reducing risk?

Response:

Preventative

Deterrent

Detective

Corrective

Recovery

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Data stored on an encrypted file system (EFS, TrueCrypt, etc.) does not need to be encrypted when being sent over the network?

Response:

User answer 
True

Protecting data-at-rest does not extend to data-in-transit. Often, encrypted data-at-rest is decrypted once it is read from the media, therefore re-encryption is needed before the data is sent over the ire (or becomes data-in-tansit)

Score 1 of 1

Question:

A cryptosystem's strength is primarily based on

Response:

The Security Parameter Index (SPI)

The closedness of the algorithm (how well-protected it is, how proprietary it is)

The cryptographic key

The openness of the algorithm (how widely available it is, how well-published it is)

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which classification of fuel type is paper given?

Response:

C

D

B

A

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which access control protects the entire system?

Response:

Access Control Lists

Firewalls/IPS

Operating System Controls/Policies

System Access Controls

Data Access Controls

Score 0 of 5

Question:

Match the following cryptology tools and technologies

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

One-time pads

Manual

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

correct

Enigma machine

Mechanical

Electrical lights, mechanical crank/spinwheel

incorrect

AES, RSA Algorithms

Quantum cryptography

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

incorrect

Cipherdisks

Electro-mechanical

Think ceasar's spin wheel here

incorrect

Single photon emissions

Electronic

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

incorrect
Score 1 of 1

Question:

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

Response:

Data Link

Network

Session

Transport

Physical

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Encryption is related to Confidentiality, Hashing is related to

Response:

Confidentiality

Authenticity

Availability

Integrity

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which of the following components of a computer are best suited to brute force attacks?

Response:

GPU - Graphical Processing Unit

ALU - Arithmetic Logic Unit

CPU - Central Processing Unit

SCU - Security Control Unit

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which access control includes cameras?

Response:

Technical

Physical

Administrative

Organizational

Visual

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Work factor is defined as:

Response:

the amount of effort/time required to maintain an established security plan once it has been implemented

the amount of effort/time required by an administrator to establish a reasonable system security plan

the amount of effort/time required by an algorithm to fully encrypt or decrypt a message

the amount of effort/time required by an attacker to overcome a protective measure

Score 1 of 1

Question:

"The strength of the cryptosystem is a function of the keys, not the algorithm" is also known as

Response:

Diffe-Hillman's Axiom

Rijndael's Challenge

Moore's Law

Kerckhoff's Principle

Feedback:

Auguste Kerckhoff, trying to get the French to clean up their military cryptography back in 1883... seriously kickin' it old school.

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which access control includes intrusion detection?

Response:

Physical

Technical

Techincal

Owner

Administrative

Organizational

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which access control requires sensitivity labels on all subjects and objects?

Response:

Manager set control

Role-based access control

Discretionary access control

Mandatory access control

Access List Control

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which access control includes audit trails?

Response:

Organizational

Administrative

Physical

Owner

Technical

Score 1 of 1

Question:

A LAN is

Response:

a Linear Applebaum Network diagram

a Local Account Name

a Local Area Network

a Local Authentication Node

a Least Access Notification

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is primarily focused on identifying violations and incidents?

Response:

Preventative

Compensating

Recovery

Detective

Corrective

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Hashing is used to

Response:

verify integrity

provide authenticity / authentication

verify integrity and ensure confidentiality

ensure confidentiality

Score 0 of 1

Question:

How many keys does symmetric cryptography use for a single piece of data?

Response:

1

Depends on the key size vs. data size

2

4

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Falsely rejecting an authorized user is:

Response:

CER or Type III error

FRR or Type I error

FAR or Type II error

FRA or Type IV error

Score 2 of 6

Question:

Match the following terms and definitions

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Intended to discourage a potential attacker

Deterrent

correct

Intended to avoid an incident from happening

Preventive

correct

Fixes component or systems after an incident has occurred

Compensating

incorrect

Intended to bring the environment back to production levels

Recovery

correct

Identify an incidents activities

Detective

correct

Alternate measures of control

Corrective

incorrect
Score 1 of 1

Question:

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

Response:

Physical

Data Link

Transport

Network

Presentation

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is primarily focused on restoring systems and information?

Response:

Corrective

Recovery

Compensating

Detective

Preventative

Score 5 of 5

Question:

Match the following control types to their purposes

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Reducing Risk

Preventative

correct

Correcting violations and incidents

Detective

Corrective controls also help improve existing preventative and detective controls

correct

Discouraging violations

Deterrent

correct

Providing alternate ways of accomplishing a task

Compensating

correct

Restoring systems and information

Recovery

correct
Score 0 of 7

Question:

Match the following key management definitions and functions

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Keys must be created randomly, securely, without sequencing or plaintext displays

Installation

incorrect

Keys must be distributed securely, preferably via asymmetric systems

Distribution

correct

Keys must be readily available, manually invoked and integrity checked

Control

incorrect

Keys should be protected at rest and prevent unauthorized access

Storage

correct

Keys should be protected, maintained with integrity checks and safe from frequency analysis

Generation

incorrect

Keys should follow the least-access priviliege model and align with appropriate safeguards and levels of classification

Change

incorrect

Keys must be rotated out, ensuring proper remediation/destruction of storage media and outdated keys

Disposal

correct
Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which classification of fuel type is wood given?

Response:

A

B

D

C

Score 0 of 1

Question:

What is the primary difference between NIST and ISO ?

Response:

NIST insures compliance only within the United States

NIST standards are free, ISO charges

NIST produces guidelines only available to federal agencies.

Feedback:

Though they are intended for use and guidance by US federal agencies, NIST guidelines and research are freely available to the world

ISO publications cover international standards and are therefore not applicable within the US

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Encryption, access control mechanisms, access control lists and remote access authentication protocols are all examples of

Response:

Administrative Controls

Physical Controls

Both Technical and Administrative

Technical controls

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which access control includes job rotation?

Response:

Technical

Organizational

Administrative

Physical

Score 1 of 1

Question:

In MAC the access policy is set by:

Response:

the owner

the role

network ACL

the GPO

the system

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Bell-La Padula focuses primarily on:

Response:

Availability

Accessibility

Data Integrity

Confidentialty

Authentication

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is a remote authentication system?

Response:

OpenVPN

SESAME

KERBEROS

TACACS

Score 1 of 1

Question:

A SHA-256 system will always generate different hashes when given the same plaintext, no matter how many times it is invoked

Response:

User answer 
False

A hash is a hash is a hash, it never changes the output. Hashes are used to prove integrity, usually by comparing current hashes (aka message digests) against previous ones (stored filesystems checksums, for example) to prove nothing has changed. Therefore, a hashing algorithm must produce one and only one output per plaintext input.

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is immediately above the Data Link Layer in the OSI model:

Response:

Presentation

Datalink

Session

Transport

Network

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is NOT an example of SSO?

Response:

LDAP

KryptoKnight

KErberos

SESAME

Score 0 of 1

Question:

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

Response:

Physical

Transport

Session

Network

Data Link

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which access control includes job rotation?

Response:

Administrative

Physical

Organizational

Technical

Score 0 of 1

Question:

What OSI Layer includes data encryption?

Response:

Application

Network

Transport

Datalink

Presentation

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following have the best CER?

Response:

Iris Scanning

Hand scanning

Finger scanning

Badge Scanning

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following packet switched networks is best suited for fiber optic networks with sporadic traffic?

Response:

ATM

SMDS

MPLS

SONET

Frame Relay

Score 1 of 1

Question:

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

Response:

Transport

Application

Network

Session

Data Link

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following is primarily focused on identifying alternate solutions to achieve a task?

Response:

Preventative

Detective

Recovery

Compensating

Corrective

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Owner-set permissions are an example of:

Response:

Discretionary access control

role-based access control

mandatory access control

Clark-Wilson

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which access control includes training?

Response:

Administrative

Organizational

Technical

Physical

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which access control includes asset classification?

Response:

Organizational

Owner

Administrative

Physical

Technical

Score 1 of 1

Question:

A WAN is

Response:

a Wide Area Network

the Westinghouse Address Naming convention

a Working Authentication Name

a Wide Array Node

one of the Wilson-Adder Need types

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following would be the least useful in attempting to crack a password?

Response:

John the Ripper

LophtCrack

brute force/dictionary attack

MAC the Knife

Packet sniffing

Score 1 of 1

Question:

What formula provides total keyspace size?

Response:

m^e mod n

(n*(n-1))/2

SLE x ALE

w[i] = (w[i-3] xor w[i-8] xor w[i-14] xor w[i-16])

Score 0 of 1

Question:

Which of the following are the three components of the fire triangle?

Response:

Heat/Fuel/Oxygen

Heat/Combustion/Oxygen

Fire/Fuel/Oxygen

Fire/Combustion/Oxygen

Score 0 of 5

Question:

More key terms from Chapter 2

Response:

MatchUser answerFeedback

Weakness or lack of a countermeasure

Exposure

incorrect

Entity that can exploit a vulnerability

Threat agent

correct

The danger of having a vulnerability exploited

Risk

incorrect

The probability of a threat being realized

Risk

correct

Presence of a vulnerability which exposes the organization

Threat

incorrect
Score 1 of 1

Question:

John's computer access changed with his reassignment to a new department. This is an example of:

Response:

Need-to-Know control

Mandatory access control

Role-based access control

Owner set access control

Access List Control

Score 4 of 4

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
Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which access control includes locked doors?

Response:

Technical

Physical

Owner

Administrative

Organizational

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Which of the following uses fixed-size blocks of data as well as previous blocks of text for encryption

Response:

CBC - Cipher Block Chaining

SBC - Sequential Block Coding

CFB - Cipher Feed Back

ECB - Electronic Code Book

Score 1 of 1

Question:

What is encrypted data called?

Response:

Ciphertext

Data-in-transit

Message Digest

Payload