Quiz 6 Information Security Fundamentals

Ann is creating a template for the configuration of Windows servers in her organization. It includes the basic security settings that should apply to all systems. What type of document should she create?

Baseline

Certification is the formal agreement by an authorizing official to accept the risk of implementing a system.

False

The term "data owner" refers to the person or group that manages an IT infrastructure.

False

Bob is preparing to dispose of magnetic media and wishes to destroy the data stored on it. Which method is NOT a good approach for destroying data?

Formatting

Which agreement type is typically less formal than other agreements and expresses areas of common interest?

Memorandum of understanding (MOU)

Roger's organization received a mass email message that attempted to trick users into revealing their passwords by pretending to be a help desk representative. What category of social engineering is this an example of?

Phishing

What is NOT a goal of information security awareness programs?

Punish users who violate policy

What is the correct order of steps in the change control process?

Request, impact assessment, approval, build/test, implement, monitor

Company-related classifications are not standard, therefore, there may be some differences between the terms "private" and "confidential" in different companies.

True

Policies that cover data management should cover transitions throughout the data life cycle.

True

In what software development model does activity progress in a lock-step sequential process where no phase begins until the previous phase is complete?

Waterfall

A hardware configuration chart should NOT include copies of software configurations.

False

Mandatory vacations minimize risk by rotating employees among various systems or duties.

False

Configuration changes can be made at any time during a system life cycle and no process is required.

False

Often an extension of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the blanket purchase agreement (BPA) serves as an agreement that documents the technical requirements of interconnected assets.

False