CISSP /58 CISSP Practice Exam Questions and Answers For Study 1 / 58 12. Which of the following is considered a physiological biometric identifier? Voice recognition Gait recognition Keystroke dynamics Retina scanning 2 / 58 3. What does the term "false acceptance rate (FAR)" refer to in a biometric system? The number of retries allowed in case of failure The percentage of unauthorized users incorrectly allowed access The percentage of authorized users incorrectly denied access The speed at which the system processes biometric data 3 / 58 Almost all types of detection permit a system's sensitivity to be increased or decreasedduring an inspection process. To have a valid measure of the system performance: the FRR is used the FAR is used none of the above choices is correct The CER is used 4 / 58 Which of the following defines the intent of a system security policy? A definition of the particular settings that have been determined to provide optimum security. A brief, high-level statement defining what is and is not permitted during the operation of the system. A listing of tools and applications that will be used to protect the system. A definition of those items that must be excluded on the system. 5 / 58 6. What is a primary disadvantage of biometric systems? They are too secure They are very slow to process Users often forget how to use them They can be expensive to implement 6 / 58 Which of the following methods is more microscopic and will analyze the direction of the ridges of the fingerprints for matching? Ridge matching Minutia matching None of the choices Flow direct 7 / 58 You are comparing biometric systems. Security is the top priority. A low is mostimportant in this regard. ERR MTBF FAR FRR 8 / 58 18. Which biometric system analyzes the distinctive patterns of blood vessels in the retina for identification? Hand geometry Facial recognition Retina scanning Iris recognition 9 / 58 16. What is the main challenge of using facial recognition systems in poorly lit environments? Inaccurate biometric template generation High FAR rate Inability to process data High FRR rate 10 / 58 19. What is a significant security risk associated with biometric systems? Physical characteristics can change over time Biometric data is hard to replace once compromised The data can be easily reset like passwords Biometric systems are immune to spoofing 11 / 58 4. Which biometric system is based on the measurement of blood vessels in the hand? Palm vein scanning Fingerprint scanning Iris recognition Hand geometry 12 / 58 20. Which of the following is considered the least secure biometric method due to environmental variables? Fingerprint recognition Iris recognition Voice recognition Retina scanning 13 / 58 13. In a biometric access system, what does a "template" refer to? A record of an individual’s biometric data stored for comparison The pattern of data flow in the network The physical device used to scan biometric traits A reference document used to design the system 14 / 58 25. Which factor is least likely to affect the performance of a fingerprint recognition system? Dirt on the scanner Moisture on the user's finger High temperatures The user's age 15 / 58 Which one of the following is an important characteristic of an information security policy? Requires the identification of information owners. Lists applications that support the business function. Identifies major functional areas of information. Quantifies the effect of the loss of the information. 16 / 58 8. What type of biometric system uses the measurement of the unique patterns in the colored ring around the pupil? Fingerprint scanning Hand geometry Retina scanning Iris recognition 17 / 58 Which of the following choices is NOT part of a security policy? description of specific technologies used in the field of information security definition of overall steps of information security and the importance of security definition of general and specific responsibilities for information security management statement of management intend, supporting the goals and principles of information security 18 / 58 Type II errors occur when which of the following biometric system rates is high? Crossover error rate False accept rate Speed and throughput rate False reject rate 19 / 58 In which one of the following documents is the assignment of individual roles andresponsibilities MOST appropriately defined? Acceptable use policy Enforcement guidelines Program manual Security policy 20 / 58 23. What is the typical use case for biometric systems in multi-factor authentication (MFA)? Something you know Something you are Something you have All of the above 21 / 58 Which of the following is being considered as the most reliable kind of personal identification? Token Password Finger print Ticket Granting 22 / 58 In the following choices there is one that is a typical biometric characteristics that is not used to uniquely authenticate an individual's identity? Retina scans Iris scans Palm scans Skin scans 23 / 58 Which of the following eye scan methods is considered to be more intrusive? Body scans Retinal scans Iris scans Reflective scans 24 / 58 In addition to the accuracy of the biometric systems, there are other factors that must alsobe considered: These factors include the enrollment time, but not the throughput rate, neither the acceptability. These factors include the enrollment time and the throughput rate, but not acceptability These factors include the enrollment time, the throughput rate, and acceptability These factors do not include the enrollment time, the throughput rate, and acceptability 25 / 58 22. Which of the following is an example of behavioral biometrics? Iris scanning Gait recognition Facial recognition Voice recognition 26 / 58 14. Which of the following biometric methods has the highest accuracy? Hand geometry Fingerprint recognition Iris recognition Voice recognition 27 / 58 17. Which of the following biometric methods is based on behavioral characteristics? Retina scanning Palm vein scanning Gait recognition Fingerprint recognition 28 / 58 1. What is the primary advantage of using biometric systems for authentication? Cost-effectiveness Unique identification Ease of use Fast deployment 29 / 58 10. Biometric systems provide which of the following advantages over traditional access methods like passwords? They are immune to hacking They eliminate the need to remember a password Biometric data is easier to replicate They are more cost-effective 30 / 58 Which of the following biometric parameters are better suited for authentication use over along period of time? Retina pattern Voice pattern Iris pattern Signature dynamics 31 / 58 Which one of the following statements describes management controls that are instituted toimplement a security policy? They may be administrative, procedural, or technical. They eliminate the need for most auditing functions. They are generally inexpensive to implement. They prevent users from accessing any control function. 32 / 58 What is "Failure to Enroll (FTE)" in biometric systems? A user's failure to provide the correct input at authentication A system's inability to reject an unauthorized user A system's inability to correctly recognize a legitimate user The system fails to properly record a user’s biometric data during enrollment 33 / 58 Which of the following biometrics devices has the highs Crossover Error Rate (CER)? Iris scan Hang Geometry Voice pattern Fingerprints 34 / 58 Which of the following are the types of eye scan in use today? Retinal scans and reflective scans Retinal scans and iris scans Reflective scans and iris scans Retinal scans and body scans. 35 / 58 All of the following are basic components of a security policy EXCEPT the definition of the issue and statement of relevant terms. statement of applicability and compliance requirements. statement of performance of characteristics and requirements. statement of roles and responsibilities 36 / 58 15. Which type of biometric system captures the unique characteristics of the voice for authentication? Voice recognition Signature dynamics Gait recognition Facial recognition 37 / 58 Ensuring the integrity of business information is the PRIMARY concern of Logical Security Procedural Security. Encryption Security On-line Security 38 / 58 Which must bear the primary responsibility for determining the level of protection needed forinformation systems resources? Seniors security analysts system auditors Senior Management IS security specialists 39 / 58 2. Which of the following is NOT a type of biometric access control? Fingerprint scanning Retina scanning Passwords Iris recognition 40 / 58 What is the most critical characteristic of a biometric identifying system? Perceived intrusiveness Storage requirements Accuracy Reliability 41 / 58 What is called the percentage of invalid subjects that are falsely accepted? False Rejection Rate (FRR) or Type I Error True Acceptance Rate (TAR) or Type III error False Acceptance Rate (FAR) or Type II Error Crossover Error Rate (CER) 42 / 58 By requiring the user to use more than one finger to authenticate, you can: Provide statistical improvements in FRR. Provide statistical improvements in EAR. Provide statistical improvements in MTBF Provide statistical improvements in ERR 43 / 58 7. Which biometric method is least invasive and often used for user convenience in mobile devices? Facial recognition Iris recognition Retina scanning Fingerprint scanning 44 / 58 9. Which metric measures the likelihood that a biometric system incorrectly rejects a legitimate user? False Rejection Rate (FRR) False Acceptance Rate (FAR) Cross Error Rate (CER) Equal Error Rate (EER) 45 / 58 Which of the following would be the first step in establishing an information securityprogram? Adoption of a corporate information security policy statement Purchase of security access control software Development of a security awareness-training program Development and implementation of an information security standards manual 46 / 58 Which of the following are the valid categories of hand geometry scanning? Electrical and image-edge detection Mechanical and image-ridge detection. Mechanical and image-edge detection Logical and image-edge detection 47 / 58 In biometric identification systems, at the beginning, it was soon apparent that truly positiveidentification could only be based on physical attributes of a person. This raised thenecessicity of answering 2 questions: what was the tone of the voice of a person and his habits what part of the body to be used and how to accomplish identification to be viable what was the age of a person and his income level what was the sex of a person and his age 48 / 58 24. Which of the following reduces the risk of biometric spoofing? Higher FRR Biometric database replication Lower FAR Multi-factor authentication (MFA) 49 / 58 Why must senior management endorse a security policy? So that external bodies will recognize the organizations commitment to security. So that employees will follow the policy directives. So that they can be held legally accountable. So that they will accept ownership for security within the organization. 50 / 58 When developing an information security policy, what is the FIRST step that should be taken? Ensure policy is compliant with current working practices. Obtain copies of mandatory regulations. Seek acceptance from other departments. Gain management approval. 51 / 58 5. Which of the following terms describes the point where the False Acceptance Rate (FAR) equals the False Rejection Rate (FRR)? Failure to Enroll (FTE) Cross Error Rate (CER) Crossover Error Rate (CER) Biometric Error Rate (BER) 52 / 58 Which one of the following is NOT a fundamental component of a Regulatory Security Policy? What is to be done. Why is it to be done Who is to do it. When it is to be done. 53 / 58 Which one of the following should NOT be contained within a computer policy? Definition of legal and regulatory controls. Definition of management expectations. Statement of senior executive support. Responsibilities of individuals and groups for protected information. 54 / 58 What is the function of a corporate information security policy? Define the main security objectives which must be achieved and the security framework to meet business objectives. Define the specific assets to be protected and identify the specific tasks which must be completed to secure them Issue corporate standard to be used when addressing specific security problems. Issue guidelines in selecting equipment, configuration, design, and secure operations. 55 / 58 A security policy would include all of the following EXCEPT Scope statement Background Enforcement Audit requirements 56 / 58 The quality of finger prints is crucial to maintain the necessary: FRR and FAR ERR and FAR FAR FRR 57 / 58 21. Which biometric method uses the geometry of the hand for identification? Fingerprint recognition Hand geometry Retina scanning Palm vein scanning 58 / 58 Which of the following department managers would be best suited to oversee thedevelopment of an information security policy? Business operations Security administration Human Resources Information Systems Your score is 0% Restart quiz