CISSP Free Practice Test

- (Exam Topic 9)
Which layer of the Open Systems Interconnections (OSI) model implementation adds information concerning the logical connection between the sender and receiver?

1. A. Physical
2. B. Session
3. C. Transport
4. D. Data-Link

Correct Answer: C

- (Exam Topic 11)
Which of the following BEST avoids data remanence disclosure for cloud hosted resources?

1. A. Strong encryption and deletion of the keys after data is deleted.
2. B. Strong encryption and deletion of the virtual host after data is deleted.
3. C. Software based encryption with two factor authentication.
4. D. Hardware based encryption on dedicated physical servers.

Correct Answer: A

- (Exam Topic 9)
The process of mutual authentication involves a computer system authenticating a user and authenticating the

1. A. user to the audit process.
2. B. computer system to the user.
3. C. user's access to all authorized objects.
4. D. computer system to the audit process.

Correct Answer: B

- (Exam Topic 13)
In a High Availability (HA) environment, what is the PRIMARY goal of working with a virtual router address as the gateway to a network?

1. A. The second of two routers can periodically check in to make sure that the first router is operational.
2. B. The second of two routers can better absorb a Denial of Service (DoS) attack knowing the first router is present.
3. C. The first of two routers fails and is reinstalled, while the second handles the traffic flawlessly.
4. D. The first of two routers can better handle specific traffic, while the second handles the rest of the traffic seamlessly.

Correct Answer: C

- (Exam Topic 7)
Which of the following is a PRIMARY advantage of using a third-party identity service?

1. A. Consolidation of multiple providers
2. B. Directory synchronization
3. C. Web based logon
4. D. Automated account management

Correct Answer: D