ISO 27001/27002: Information Security Management Standards

Question 1

What are the three core principles of information security according to ISO 27001 and 27002?

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Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

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Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation

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Authentication, Authorization, Accounting

Question 2

Identify the option that is NOT a fundamental principle of ISO 27001 and 27002:

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Accountability

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Confidentiality

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Integrity

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Availability

Question 3

What is the intended purpose of an information security management system (ISMS) according to ISO 27001?

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To safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information

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To prevent all data breaches and cyberattacks

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To ensure automatic compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Question 4

What is the term used to describe the process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating security risks?

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Risk assessment

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Vulnerability management

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Incident response

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Security auditing

Question 5

What is the essential objective of ISO 27002 controls?

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To safeguard information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction

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To ensure the constant availability of information for authorized personnel

Question 6

What is the purpose of a security awareness program in the context of ISO 27001?

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To educate and train personnel on best practices for information security

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To enforce established security policies and procedures

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To proactively monitor and detect potential security incidents

Question 7

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of ISO 27001 and 27002?

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Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)

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Reliability, Accuracy, and Accessibility

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Privacy, Security, and Compliance

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Encryption, Authentication, and Authorization

Question 8

What is the primary goal of implementing ISO 27001 and 27002?

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To establish and maintain a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS)

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To ensure absolute protection against all cyber threats

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To fulfill specific legal and regulatory compliance requirements

Question 9

In the context of ISO 27001 and 27002, what does the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle represent?

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A continuous improvement framework for managing information security

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A risk assessment technique

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A methodology for incident response

Question 10

How do ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 differ in their primary purposes?

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ISO 27001 specifies the requirements, while ISO 27002 provides practical guidance for implementation.

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ISO 27001 applies to small organizations, while ISO 27002 applies to large organizations.

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ISO 27001 is mandatory, while ISO 27002 is voluntary.

Question 11

What is a crucial step in conducting a risk assessment as per ISO 27001 and 27002?

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Identifying potential threats and assessing their likelihood and impact

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Purchasing cyber insurance

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Hiring a cybersecurity consultant

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Implementing firewalls

Question 12

What is the fundamental purpose of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?

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To provide a systematic and comprehensive framework for managing information security risks

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To guarantee complete protection against cyberattacks

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To ensure compliance with all data protection regulations

Question 13

Which of the following is a primary control objective defined in ISO 27001 and 27002?

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To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information

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To enhance employee morale

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To increase market share

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To reduce operational costs

Question 14

Who is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing the ISMS in an ISO 27001 and 27002 implementation?

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Information Security Officer (ISO)

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Question 15

Which key principle of ISO 27001 emphasizes the protection of information from unauthorized access or disclosure?

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Confidentiality

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Integrity

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Availability

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Accountability

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of ISO 27002?

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To provide detailed guidance on implementing information security controls

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To define the specific requirements for an information security management system

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To conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate security measures

Question 17

What is the primary objective of performing a risk assessment as part of ISO 27001 implementation?

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To identify and evaluate potential threats and vulnerabilities to information security

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To develop an incident response plan

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To select and implement appropriate security controls

Question 18

Which key component of an ISO 27001-compliant information security management system involves the establishment of policies, procedures, and controls?

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Information security policy and documentation

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Risk assessment and management

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Business continuity planning

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Incident response planning

Question 19

What is the Annex A of ISO 27002 commonly referred to as?

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The list of information security controls

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The description of ISO 27001 requirements

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The best practices for implementing ISO 27001

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A guide to risk assessment

Question 20

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Information Security Officer (ISO) in ISO 27001 implementation?

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Overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the information security management system

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Investigating and responding to security incidents

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Conducting regular audits and assessments

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Providing training and awareness to employees

Question 21

What is the relationship between ISO 27001 and ISO 27002?

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ISO 27001 specifies the requirements, while ISO 27002 provides guidance and best practices for implementation

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ISO 27002 is a newer standard than ISO 27001

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ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 are independent standards

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ISO 27001 is a higher-level standard than ISO 27002

Question 22

Which of the following is a key advantage of implementing ISO 27001 and 27002 in an organization?

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Improved information security posture and protection against cyber threats

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Reduced staff turnover and increased employee satisfaction

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Enhanced marketing opportunities and increased revenue

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Improved customer service and product quality

Question 23

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of ISO 27001?

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Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)

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Innovation, adaptability, and scalability

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Privacy, security, and compliance

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Cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of ISO 27002?

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To provide a comprehensive catalog of information security controls

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To certify organizations in information security management

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To establish a risk management framework

Question 25

What is the role of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in ISO 27001?

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To facilitate continuous improvement of the information security management system (ISMS)

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To identify and mitigate information security risks

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To audit the effectiveness of information security controls

Question 26

What is the fundamental difference between ISO 27001 and ISO 27002?

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ISO 27001 specifies requirements, while ISO 27002 provides guidance and best practices

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ISO 27001 applies to all organizations, while ISO 27002 is specific to certain industries

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ISO 27001 is mandatory, while ISO 27002 is voluntary

Question 27

What is the primary goal of an Information Security Incident Response Plan (ISIR)?

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To outline an organization's response strategy to security incidents, minimizing damage and restoring normal operations

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To prevent security incidents from occurring

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To assign blame for security incidents

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for managing information security risks?

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Neglecting to address low-level threats

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Conducting regular risk assessments

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Continuously monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of security controls

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Implementing appropriate security measures

Question 29

What is the fundamental objective of ISO 27001 certification?

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To demonstrate an organization's adherence to the requirements of the standard, providing assurance of effective information security management

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To eliminate the possibility of security incidents

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To guarantee complete protection against all security threats

Question 30

Which principle forms the cornerstone of information security management according to ISO 27001 and ISO 27002?

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Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)

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Accessibility, Integrity, Availability

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Accessibility, Reliability, Confidentiality

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Confidentiality, Integrity, Compatibility

Question 31

What is the primary function of Annex A in ISO 27001?

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To provide a comprehensive list of recommended security controls

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To serve as a template for developing an information security policy

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To guide organizations in conducting risk assessments

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To define the requirements for establishing an information security management system

Question 32

What is the primary objective of ISO 27002?

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To provide guidance on implementing security controls

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To conduct information security audits

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To develop incident response plans

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To manage and assess risks

Question 33

In the context of ISO 27001, what does the PDCA cycle represent?

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A continuous improvement process (Plan, Do, Check, Act)

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A methodology for incident response (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond)

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A framework for information security auditing (Assess, Implement, Monitor, Review)

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A sequence of risk management activities (Plan, Implement, Evaluate, Improve)

Question 34

Which element is crucial for establishing an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS)?

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Risk assessment

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Antivirus software installation

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Firewall configuration

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Penetration testing

Question 35

What is the primary purpose of an Information Security Policy?

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To outline the organization's information security objectives and principles

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To assign roles and responsibilities for information security

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To provide detailed instructions on implementing security measures

Question 36

What is the overarching goal of ISO 27001 and ISO 27002?

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To safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information

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To eliminate all security risks

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To ensure strict adherence to all applicable laws and regulations

Question 37

Which of the following is the primary objective of ISO 27001?

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Establish and maintain a robust information security management system (ISMS).

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Eliminate all risks to information assets.

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Certify compliance with industry regulations.

Question 38

ISO 27002 contains a set of what?

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Information security controls

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Auditing and certification procedures

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Compliance requirements

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Best practices for data protection

Question 39

What is the key difference between ISO 27001 and ISO 27002?

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ISO 27001 specifies requirements, while ISO 27002 provides guidance.

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ISO 27001 is voluntary, while ISO 27002 is mandatory.

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ISO 27001 applies to organizations of all sizes, while ISO 27002 is for large organizations only.

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in ISO 27001?

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Continuously improving the organization's ISMS

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Identifying and mitigating risks

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Conducting internal audits

Question 41

What is the scope of 'information assets' in the context of ISO 27001?

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Any information that has value to the organization, regardless of its format or location

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Only electronic data stored on company-owned devices

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Customer information, including personally identifiable information (PII)

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Trade secrets and intellectual property