Free CIPS L6M7 Exam Questions

Question 1

The speed at which data can be transferred and accessed over the internet is known as ¦ ?

A : Bandwidth

B : Latency

C : Gigabytes

D : Tolerance

Answer: B

Question 2

In relation to cyber security, what would be the benefit of a public sector organisation joining a Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO)?

A : The GPO can result in cost savings for the organisation due to aggregate spending

B : The GPO is a third party who can host data on behalf of members, thus reducing the risk of hacking

C : The GPO takes on the burden of checking suppliers' security policies and procedures

D : The GPO provides training on cyber security to public sector organisations

Answer: C

Question 3

Wiggles Ltd works closely with a supplier called Waggles Incorporated. They are considering a merger but this is not yet public knowledge. The CEOs of each organisation have acknowledged the risk of cyber security in relation to the negotiation and have decided to restrict communications between the organisations on the matter to only a few select individuals. What form of cyber threat does this reduce?

A : Installation of malware on hardware devices

B : Social engineering and phishing

C : Spreading of rumours

D : Denial of service

Answer: B

Question 4

Data Processing includes which of the following steps?

A : Acquisition

B : Reporting

C : Controlling

D : Processing

E : Storing

Answer: A,B,D,E

Question 5

Wiggles Ltd works closely with a supplier called Waggles Incorporated. They are considering a merger but this is not yet public knowledge. The CEOs of each organisation have acknowledged the risk of cyber security in relation to the negotiation and have decided to restrict communications between the organisations on the matter to only a few select individuals. What form of cyber threat does this reduce?

A : Installation of malware on hardware devices

B : Social engineering and phishing

C : Spreading of rumours

D : Denial of service

Answer: B