WGU Information Security and
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What should be the role of the management in developing an information security program?
A
It is mandatory.
B
It is limited to the sanc
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WGU Information Security and
Assurance - C725 - Practice Tests
Already Passed
What should be the role of the management in developing an information security program?
A
It is mandatory.
B
It is limited to the sanctioning of funds.
C
It is not required at all.
D
It should be minimal. ✔✔The role of the management in developing an information security
program is mandatory. The primary purpose of security management is to protect the information
assets of the organization.
Which type of security plan is designed to be a forwarding looking document pointing out goals
to achieve in a five-year time frame?
A
Operational
B
Tactical
C
Strategic ✔✔A strategic plan focuses on five-year goals, missions, and objectives. It is a fairly
stable, long-term plan that defines an organization's security purpose.
Answer A is incorrect. An operational plan is a highly-detailed, short-term plan based on the
strategic and tactical plans. It is updated monthly or quarterly to retain compliance with tactical
plans.
Answer B is incorrect. The tactical plan is a midterm plan that provides details on accomplishing
the goals defined in the strategic plan. It is useful for about a year.
What is the primary objective of data classification schemes?
A
To formalize and stratify the process of securing data based on assigned labels of importance and
sensitivity
B
To establish a transaction trail for auditing accountability
C
To manipulate access controls to provide for the most efficient means to grant or restrict
functionality
D
To control access to objects for authorized subjects ✔✔The primary objective of data classification
schemes is to formalize and stratify the process of securing data based on assigned labels of
importance and sensitivity.
Mark reads the following lines in the document from his workstation:
Access the Aspen Bridge by telnet.
Enter into privileged mode.
Execute command 6 and press Enter.
Load the config file.
Hit Run.
What type of document is Mark reading?
A
Security policy
B
Regulatory policy
C
Guideline
D
Procedure ✔✔A procedure is a detailed, step-by-step how-to document that specifies the exact
actions required to implement a specific security mechanism, control, or solution. A procedure can
discuss the complete system deployment operation or focus on a single product or aspect, such as
deploying a firewall or updating virus definitions. Procedures are system and software specific in
most cases.
Answer A is incorrect. A security policy is a document that defines the scope of security required
by an organization.
Answer B is incorrect. A regulatory policy is used when industry or legal standards are applied to
the organization. It contains the regulations that the organization must follow and defines the
procedures that support compliance of the same.
Answer C is incorrect. A guideline points to a statement in a policy or procedure that helps
determine a course of action.
What is defined in an acceptable use policy?
A
how users are allowed to employ company hardware
B
the method administrators should use to back up network data
C
the sensitivity of company data
D
which users require access to certain company data ✔✔Answer A is correct.
An acceptable use policy defines how users are allowed to employ company hardware. For
example, an acceptable use policy, which is sometimes referred to as a use policy, might answer
the following questions: Are employees allowed to store personal files on company computers?
Are employees allowed to play network games on breaks? Are employees allowed to "surf the
Web" after hours?
An information policy defines the sensitivity of a company's data. In part, a security policy defines
separation of duties, which determines who needs access to certain company information. A
backup policy defines the procedure that administrators should use to back up company
information.
Which business role must ensure that all operations fit within the business goals?
A
data owner
B
business/mission owner
C
system owner
D
data custodian ✔✔Answer B is correct.
The person in the business/mission owner role must ensure that all operations fit within the
business or mission goals.System and data owners are responsible for ensuring that proper controls
are in place to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the information.
The system owner is responsible for maintaining and protecting one or more data processing
systems. The role of a system owner includes the integration of required security features into the
applications and the purchase decision of the applications. The system owner also ensures that the
remote access control, password management, and operating system configuration provide the
necessary security.
The data owner is typically part of management. The data owner controls the process of defining
IT service levels, provides information during the review of controls, and is responsible for
authorizing the enforcement of security controls to protect the information assets of the
organization. For example, a business unit manager has the primary responsibility of protecting
the information assets by exercising due diligence and due care practices.
The data custodian is directly responsible for maintaining and protecting the data. This role is
typically delegated to the IT department staff and includes implementing the organization security
through the implementation and maintenance of security controls. The data custodian role also
includes the following tasks:
Maintaining records of activity
Verifying the accuracy and reliability of the data
Backing up and restoring data on a regular basis
What process does a system use to officially permit access to a file or a program?
A
Authorization
B
Validation
C
Authentication
D
Identification ✔✔Answer A is correct.
A system can use an authorization process to officially permit access to a file or a program. This
process is used for granting permission and specifying access rights to resources.
Answer B is incorrect. Validation confirms the data values being entered by a user are valid or not.
Answer C is incorrect. Authentication is
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