The National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (NIACAP) is the minimum
standard process for the certification and accreditation of computer and telecommunications systems
that handle U.S. national security information. Which of the following participants are required in a
NIACAP security assessment? Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Choose all that
apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Explanation:
The NIACAP roles are nearly the same as the DITSCAP roles. Four minimum participants (roles) are required to perform a NIACAP security assessment: IS program manager: The IS program manager is the primary authorization advocate. He is responsible for the Information Systems (IS) throughout the life cycle of the system development. Designated Approving Authority (DAA): The Designated Approving Authority (DAA), in the United States Department of Defense, is the official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. Certification agent: The certification agent is also referred to as the certifier. He provides the technical expertise to conduct the certification throughout the system life cycle. User representative: The user representative focuses on system availability, access, integrity, functionality, performance, and confidentiality in a Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process. Answer D is incorrect. Information Assurance Manager (IAM) is one of the key participants in the DIACAP process.
Question 2
Which of the following penetration testing techniques automatically tests every phone line in an
exchange and tries to locate modems that are attached to the network?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The demon dialing technique automatically tests every phone line in an exchange and tries to locate modems that are attached to the network. Information about these modems can then be used to attempt external unauthorized access. Answer B is incorrect. In sniffing, a protocol analyzer is used to capture data packets that are later decoded to collect information such as passwords or infrastructure configurations. Answer D is incorrect. Dumpster diving technique is used for searching paper disposal areas for unshredded or otherwise improperly disposed-of reports. Answer C is incorrect. Social engineering is the most commonly used technique of all, getting information (like passwords) just by asking for them.
Question 3
Which of the following roles is also known as the accreditor?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Designated Approving Authority (DAA) is also known as the accreditor.
Answer A is incorrect. The data owner (information owner) is usually a member of management, in
charge of a specific business unit,
and is ultimately responsible for the protection and use of a specific subset of information.
Answer B is incorrect. A Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is also known as Chief Risk Management Officer
(CRMO). The Chief Risk Officer or Chief
Risk Management Officer of a corporation is the executive accountable for enabling the efficient and
effective governance of significant risks,
and related opportunities, to a business and its various segments. Risks are commonly categorized as
strategic, reputational, operational,
financial, or compliance-related. CRO's are accountable to the Executive Committee and The Board
for enabling the business to balance risk
and reward. In more complex organizations, they are generally responsible for coordinating the
organization's Enterprise Risk Management
(ERM) approach.
Answer C is incorrect. The Chief Information Officer (CIO), or Information Technology (IT) director, is
a job title commonly given to the
most senior executive in an enterprise responsible for the information technology and computer
systems that support enterprise goals. The
CIO plays the role of a leader and reports to the chief executive officer, chief operations officer, or
chief financial officer. In military
organizations, they report to the commanding officer.
Question 4
DoD 8500.2 establishes IA controls for information systems according to the Mission Assurance
Categories (MAC) and confidentiality levels. Which of the following MAC levels requires high integrity
and medium availability?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The various MAC levels are as follows: MAC I: It states that the systems have high availability and high integrity. MAC II: It states that the systems have high integrity and medium availability. MAC III: It states that the systems have basic integrity and availability.
Question 5
Which of the following cryptographic system services ensures that information will not be disclosed
to any unauthorized person on a local network?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The confidentiality service of a cryptographic system ensures that information will not be disclosed
to any unauthorized person on a local
network.
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