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CISM—Certified Information Security Manager - Part 149

Mary Smith

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

CISM—Certified Information Security Manager - Part 149

1. Senior management has approved employees working off-site by using a virtual private network (VPN) connection. It is MOST important for the information security manager to periodically:

A) perform a cost-benefit analysis
B) review firewall configuration
C) review the security policy
D) perform a risk assessment



2. Attacks using multiple methods to spread should be classified:

A) each time the exposure is experienced
B) depending on the method used to spread
C) at the highest potential level of business impact
D) using multiple classifications for each impact



3. A semi-annual disaster recovery test has been completed. Which of the following issues discussed during the lessons learned phase should be of GREATEST concern?

A) A server used in recovery did not have the latest security patches
B) Application testing was completed by system administrators
C) Poor network performance was reported during recovery
D) Some restored systems were not listed in the DNS table of the DR subnet



4. Which of the following is MOST difficult to achieve in a public cloud-computing environment?

A) Cost reduction
B) Pay per use
C) On-demand provisioning
D) Ability to audit



5. An organization has implemented an enhanced password policy for business applications which requires significantly more business unit resource to support clients. The BEST approach to obtain the support of business unit management would be to:

A) present an analysis of the cost and benefit of the changes
B) discuss the risk and impact of security incidents if not implemented
C) present industry benchmarking results to business units
D) elaborate on the positive impact to information security



1. Right Answer: C
Explanation:

2. Right Answer: C
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3. Right Answer: C
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4. Right Answer: C
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5. Right Answer: B
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