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Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Version: 17.0
Topic 1, Identity and Access Management
 
QUESTION NO: 1 
 
A potential problem related to the physical installation of the Iris Scanner in regards to the usage
of the iris pattern within a biometric system is: 
 
 
A. Concern that the laser beam may cause eye damage. 
B. The iris pattern changes as a person grows older. 
C. There is a relatively high rate of false accepts. 
D. The optical unit must be positioned so that the sun does not shine into the aperture. 
 
Answer: D
Explanation: Because the optical unit utilizes a camera and infrared light to create the images,
sun light can impact the aperture so it must not be positioned in direct light of any type. Because
the subject does not need to have direct contact with the optical reader, direct light can impact the
reader. 
An Iris recognition is a form of biometrics that is based on the uniqueness of a subject's iris. A
camera like device records the patterns of the iris creating what is known as Iriscode. 
It is the unique patterns of the iris that allow it to be one of the most accurate forms of biometric
identification of an individual. Unlike other types of biometics, the iris rarely changes over time.
Fingerprints can change over time due to scaring and manual labor, voice patterns can change
due to a variety of causes, hand geometry can also change as well. But barring surgery or an
accident it is not usual for an iris to change. The subject has a high-resoulution image taken of
their iris and this is then converted to Iriscode. The current standard for the Iriscode was
developed by John Daugman. When the subject attempts to be authenticated an infrared light is
used to capture the iris image and this image is then compared to the Iriscode. If there is a match
the subject's identity is confirmed. The subject does not need to have direct contact with the
optical reader so it is a less invasive means of authentication then retinal scanning would be. 
 
Reference(s) used for this question: 
AIO, 3rd edition, Access Control, p 134 
AIO, 4th edition, Access Control, p 182 
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_recognition 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
Concern that the laser beam may cause eye damage. The optical readers do not use laser so,
concern that the laser beam may cause eye damage is not an issue. 
 
The iris pattern changes as a person grows older. The question asked about the physical
installation of the scanner, so this was not the best answer. If the question would have been about
long term problems then it could have been the best choice. Recent research has shown that
Irises actually do change over time: http://www.nature.com/news/ageing-eyes-hinder-biometric-
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scans-110722 
 
There is a relatively high rate of false accepts. Since the advent of the Iriscode there is a very low
rate of false accepts, in fact the algorithm used has never had a false match. This all depends on
the quality of the equipment used but because of the uniqueness of the iris even when comparing
identical twins, iris patterns are unique. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 2 
 
In Mandatory Access Control, sensitivity labels attached to object contain what information?
 
 
A. The item's classification 
B. The item's classification and category set 
C. The item's category 
D. The items's need to know 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: The following is the correct answer: the item's classification and category set. 
 
A Sensitivity label must contain at least one classification and one category set. 
 
Category set and Compartment set are synonyms, they mean the same thing. The sensitivity label
must contain at least one Classification and at least one Category. It is common in some
environments for a single item to belong to multiple categories. The list of all the categories to
which an item belongs is called a compartment set or category set. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
The item's classification. Is incorrect because you need a category set as well. 
 
The item's category. Is incorrect because category set and classification would be both be
required. 
 
The item's need to know. Is incorrect because there is no such thing. The need to know is
indicated by the catergories the object belongs to. This is NOT the best answer. 
 
Reference(s) used for this question: 
OIG CBK, Access Control (pages 186 - 188) 
AIO, 3rd Edition, Access Control (pages 162 - 163) 
AIO, 4th Edition, Access Control, pp 212-214 
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Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandatory_Access_Control 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 3 
 
Which of the following is true about Kerberos?
 
 
A. It utilizes public key cryptography. 
B. It encrypts data after a ticket is granted, but passwords are exchanged in plain text. 
C. It depends upon symmetric ciphers. 
D. It is a second party authentication system. 
 
Answer: C
Explanation: Kerberos depends on secret keys (symmetric ciphers). Kerberos is a third party
authentication protocol. It was designed and developed in the mid 1980's by MIT. It is considered
open source but is copyrighted and owned by MIT. It relies on the user's secret keys. The
password is used to encrypt and decrypt the keys. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
It utilizes public key cryptography. Is incorrect because Kerberos depends on secret keys
(symmetric ciphers). 
 
It encrypts data after a ticket is granted, but passwords are exchanged in plain text. Is incorrect
because the passwords are not exchanged but used for encryption and decryption of the keys. 
 
It is a second party authentication system. Is incorrect because Kerberos is a third party
authentication system, you authenticate to the third party (Kerberos) and not the system you are
accessing. 
 
References: 
MIT http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/ 
Wikipedi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerberos_%28protocol%29 
OIG CBK Access Control (pages 181 - 184) 
AIOv3 Access Control (pages 151 - 155) 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 4 
 
Which of the following is needed for System Accountability?
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A. Audit mechanisms. 
B. Documented design as laid out in the Common Criteria. 
C. Authorization. 
D. Formal verification of system design. 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: Is a means of being able to track user actions. Through the use of audit logs and
other tools the user actions are recorded and can be used at a later date to verify what actions
were performed. 
 
Accountability is the ability to identify users and to be able to track user actions. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
Documented design as laid out in the Common Criteria. Is incorrect because the Common Criteria
is an international standard to evaluate trust and would not be a factor in System Accountability. 
 
Authorization. Is incorrect because Authorization is granting access to subjects, just because you
have authorization does not hold the subject accountable for their actions. 
 
Formal verification of system design. Is incorrect because all you have done is to verify the system
design and have not taken any steps toward system accountability. 
 
References: 
OIG CBK Glossary (page 778) 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 5 
 
What is Kerberos?
 
 
A. A three-headed dog from the egyptian mythology. 
B. A trusted third-party authentication protocol. 
C. A security model. 
D. A remote authentication dial in user server. 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: Is correct because that is exactly what Kerberos is. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
A three-headed dog from Egyptian mythology.Is incorrect because we are dealing with
Information Security and not the Egyptian mythology but the Greek Mythology. 
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A security model. Is incorrect because Kerberos is an authentication protocol and not just a
security model. 
 
A remote authentication dial in user server. Is incorrect because Kerberos is not a remote
authentication dial in user server that would be called RADIUS. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 6 
 
Kerberos depends upon what encryption method?
 
 
A. Public Key cryptography. 
B. Secret Key cryptography. 
C. El Gamal cryptography. 
D. Blowfish cryptography. 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: Kerberos depends on Secret Keys or Symmetric Key cryptography. 
 
Kerberos a third party authentication protocol. It was designed and developed in the mid 1980's by
MIT. It is considered open source but is copyrighted and owned by MIT. It relies on the user's
secret keys. The password is used to encrypt and decrypt the keys. 
 
This question asked specifically about encryption methods. Encryption methods can be
SYMMETRIC (or secret key) in which encryption and decryption keys are the same, or
ASYMMETRIC (aka 'Public Key') in which encryption and decryption keys differ. 
 
'Public Key' methods must be asymmetric, to the extent that the decryption key CANNOT be easily
derived from the encryption key. Symmetric keys, however, usually encrypt more efficiently, so
they lend themselves to encrypting large amounts of data. Asymmetric encryption is often limited
to ONLY encrypting a symmetric key and other information that is needed in order to decrypt a
data stream, and the remainder of the encrypted data uses the symmetric key method for
performance reasons. This does not in any way diminish the security nor the ability to use a public
key to encrypt the data, since the symmetric key method is likely to be even MORE secure than
the asymmetric method. 
 
For symmetric key ciphers, there are basically two types: BLOCK CIPHERS, in which a fixed
length block is encrypted, and STREAM CIPHERS, in which the data is encrypted one 'data unit'
(typically 1 byte) at a time, in the same order it was received in. 
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The following answers are incorrect: 
 
Public Key cryptography. Is incorrect because Kerberos depends on Secret Keys or Symmetric
Key cryptography and not Public Key or Asymmetric Key cryptography. 
 
El Gamal cryptography. Is incorrect because El Gamal is an Asymmetric Key encryption algorithm. 
 
Blowfish cryptography. Is incorrect because Blowfish is a Symmetric Key encryption algorithm. 
 
References: 
OIG CBK Access Control (pages 181 - 184) 
AIOv3 Access Control (pages 151 - 155) 
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowfish_%28cipher%29 ;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Gamal 
http://www.mrp3com/encrypt.html 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 7 
 
A confidential number used as an authentication factor to verify a user's identity is called a:
 
 
A. PIN 
B. User ID 
C. Password 
D. Challenge 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: PIN Stands for Personal Identification Number, as the name states it is a
combination of numbers. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
User ID This is incorrect because a Userid is not required to be a number and a Userid is only
used to establish identity not verify it. 
 
Password. This is incorrect because a password is not required to be a number, it could be any
combination of characters. 
 
Challenge. This is incorrect because a challenge is not defined as a number, it could be anything. 
 
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QUESTION NO: 8 
 
Individual accountability does not include which of the following?
 
 
A. unique identifiers 
B. policies & procedures 
C. access rules 
D. audit trails 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: Accountability would not include policies & procedures because while important on
an effective security program they cannot be used in determing accountability. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
Unique identifiers. Is incorrect because Accountability would include unique identifiers so that you
can identify the individual. 
 
Access rules. Is incorrect because Accountability would include access rules to define access
violations. 
 
Audit trails. Is incorrect because Accountability would include audit trails to be able to trace
violations or attempted violations. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 9 
 
Which of the following exemplifies proper separation of duties?
 
 
A. Operators are not permitted modify the system time. 
B. Programmers are permitted to use the system console. 
C. Console operators are permitted to mount tapes and disks. 
D. Tape operators are permitted to use the system console. 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: This is an example of Separation of Duties because operators are prevented from
modifying the system time which could lead to fraud. Tasks of this nature should be performed by
they system administrators. 
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AIO defines Separation of Duties as a security principle that splits up a critical task among two or
more individuals to ensure that one person cannot complete a risky task by himself. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
Programmers are permitted to use the system console. Is incorrect because programmers should
not be permitted to use the system console, this task should be performed by operators. Allowing
programmers access to the system console could allow fraud to occur so this is not an example of
Separation of Duties.. 
 
Console operators are permitted to mount tapes and disks. Is incorrect because operators should
be able to mount tapes and disks so this is not an example of Separation of Duties. 
 
Tape operators are permitted to use the system console. Is incorrect because operators should be
able to use the system console so this is not an example of Separation of Duties. 
 
References: 
OIG CBK Access Control (page 98 - 101) 
AIOv3 Access Control (page 182) 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 10 
 
An access control policy for a bank teller is an example of the implementation of which of the
following?
 
 
A. Rule-based policy 
B. Identity-based policy 
C. User-based policy 
D. Role-based policy 
 
Answer: D
Explanation: The position of a bank teller is a specific role within the bank, so you would
implement a role-based policy. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
Rule-based policy. Is incorrect because this is based on rules and not the role of a of a bank teller
so this would not be applicable for a specific role within an organization. 
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Identity-based policy. Is incorrect because this is based on the identity of an individual and not the
role of a bank teller so this would not be applicable for a specific role within an organization. 
 
User-based policy. Is incorrect because this would be based on the user and not the role of a bank
teller so this would not be not be applicable for a specific role within an organization. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 11 
 
Which one of the following authentication mechanisms creates a problem for mobile users?
 
 
A. Mechanisms based on IP addresses 
B. Mechanism with reusable passwords 
C. One-time password mechanism. 
D. Challenge response mechanism. 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: Anything based on a fixed IP address would be a problem for mobile users because
their location and its associated IP address can change from one time to the next. Many providers
will assign a new IP every time the device would be restarted. For examplean insurance adjuster
using a laptop to file claims online. He goes to a different client each time and the address
changes every time he connects to the ISP. 
 
NOTE FROM CLEMENT: 
 
The term MOBILE in this case is synonymous with Road Warriors where a user is constantly
traveling and changing location. With smartphone today that may not be an issue but it would be
an issue for laptops or WIFI tablets. Within a carrier network the IP will tend to be the same and
would change rarely. So this question is more applicable to devices that are not cellular devices
but in some cases this issue could affect cellular devices as well. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
Mechanism with reusable password. This is incorrect because reusable password mechanism
would not present a problem for mobile users. They are the least secure and change only at
specific interval one-time password mechanism. This is incorrect because a one-time password
mechanism would not present a problem for mobile users. Many are based on a clock and not on
the IP address of the user Challenge response mechanism. This is incorrect because challenge
response mechanism would not present a problem for mobile users. 
 
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QUESTION NO: 12 
 
Organizations should consider which of the following first before allowing external access to their
LANs via the Internet?
 
 
A. Plan for implementing workstation locking mechanisms. 
B. Plan for protecting the modem pool. 
C. Plan for providing the user with his account usage information. 
D. Plan for considering proper authentication options. 
 
Answer: D
Explanation: Before a LAN is connected to the Internet, you need to determine what the access
controls mechanisms are to be used, this would include how you are going to authenticate
individuals that may access your network externally through access control. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
Plan for implementing workstation locking mechanisms. This is incorrect because locking the
workstations have no impact on the LAN or Internet access. 
 
Plan for protecting the modem pool. This is incorrect because protecting the modem pool has no
impact on the LAN or Internet access, it just protects the modem. 
 
Plan for providing the user with his account usage information. This is incorrect because the
question asks what should be done first. While important your primary concern should be focused
on security. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 13 
 
Kerberos can prevent which one of the following attacks?
 
 
A. Tunneling attack. 
B. Playback (replay) attack. 
C. Destructive attack. 
D. Process attack. 
 
Answer: B
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Explanation: Each ticket in Kerberos has a timestamp and are subject to time expiration to help
prevent these types of attacks. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
Tunneling attack. This is incorrect because a tunneling attack is an attempt to bypass security and
access low-level systems. Kerberos cannot totally prevent these types of attacks. 
 
Destructive attack. This is incorrect because depending on the type of destructive attack, Kerberos
cannot prevent someone from physically destroying a server. 
 
Process attack. This is incorrect because with Kerberos cannot prevent an authorized individuals
from running processes 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 14 
 
In discretionary access environments, which of the following entities is authorized to grant
information access to other people?
 
 
A. Manager 
B. Group Leader 
C. Security Manager 
D. Data Owner 
 
Answer: D
Explanation: In Discretionary Access Control (DAC) environments, the user who creates a file is
also considered the owner and has full control over the file including the ability to set permissions
for that file. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
Manager is incorrect because in Discretionary Access Control (DAC) environments it is the
owner/user that is authorized to grant information access to other people group leader. Is incorrect
because in Discretionary Access Control (DAC) environments it is the owner/user that is
authorized to grant information access to other people security manager. Is incorrect because in
Discretionary Access Control (DAC) environments it is the owner/user that is authorized to grant
information access to other people. 
 
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The term Data Owner is also used within Classifications as well. Under the subject of classification
the Data Owner is a person from management who has been entrusted with a data set that
belongs to the company. For example it could be the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who is
entrusted with all of the financial data for a company. As such the CFO would determine the
classification of the financial data and who can access as well. The Data Owner would then tell the
Data Custodian (a technical person) what the classification and need to know is on the specific set
of data. 
 
The term Data Owner under DAC simply means whoever created the file and as the creator of the
file the owner has full access and can grant access to other subjects based on their identity. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 15 
 
What is the main concern with single sign-on?
 
 
A. Maximum unauthorized access would be possible if a password is disclosed. 
B. The security administrator's workload would increase. 
C. The users' password would be too hard to remember. 
D. User access rights would be increased. 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: A major concern with Single Sign-On (SSO) is that if a user's ID and password are
compromised, the intruder would have access to all the systems that the user was authorized for. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
The security administrator's workload would increase. Is incorrect because the security
administrator's workload would decrease and not increase. The admin would not be responsible
for maintaining multiple user accounts just the one. 
 
The users' password would be too hard to remember. Is incorrect because the users would have
less passwords to remember. 
 
User access rights would be increased. Is incorrect because the user access rights would not be
any different than if they had to log into systems manually. 
 
 
 
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QUESTION NO: 16 
 
Who developed one of the first mathematical models of a multilevel-security computer system?
 
 
A. Diffie and Hellman. 
B. Clark and Wilson. 
C. Bell and LaPadula. 
D. Gasser and Lipner. 
 
Answer: C
Explanation: In 1973 Bell and LaPadula created the first mathematical model of a multi-level
security system. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
Diffie and Hellman. This is incorrect because Diffie and Hellman was involved with cryptography. 
Clark and Wilson. This is incorrect because Bell and LaPadula was the first model. The Clark-
Wilson model came later, 1987 
Gasser and Lipner. This is incorrect, it is a distractor. Bell and LaPadula was the first model 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 17 
 
Which of the following attacks could capture network user passwords?
 
 
A. Data diddling 
B. Sniffing 
C. IP Spoofing 
D. Smurfing 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: A network sniffer captures a copy every packet that traverses the network segment
the sniffer is connect to. 
Sniffers are typically devices that can collect information from a communication medium, such as a
network. These devices can range from specialized equipment to basic workstations with
customized software. 
 
A sniffer can collect information about most, if not all, attributes of the communication.The most
common method of sniffing is to plug a sniffer into an existing network device like a hub or switch.
A hub (which is designed to relay all traffic passing through it to all of its ports) will automatically
begin sending all the traffic on that network segment to the sniffing device. On the other hand, a
switch (which is designed to limit what traffic gets sent to which port) will have to be specially
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configured to send all traffic to the port where the sniffer is plugged in. 
 
Another method for sniffing is to use a network tap—a device that literally splits a network
transmission into two identical streams; one going to the original network destination and the other
going to the sniffing device. Each of these methods has its advantages and disadvantages,
including cost, feasibility, and the desire to maintain the secrecy of the sniffing activity. 
 
The packets captured by sniffer are decoded and then displayed by the sniffer. Therfore, if the
username/password are contained in a packet or packets traversing the segment the sniffer is
connected to, it will capture and display that information (and any other information on that
segment it can see). 
 
Of course, if the information is encrypted via a VPN, SSL, TLS, or similar technology, the
information is still captured and displayed, but it is in an unreadable format. 
The following answers are incorrect: 
Data diddling involves changing data before, as it is enterred into a computer, or after it is
extracted. 
Spoofing is forging an address and inserting it into a packet to disguise the origin of the
communication - or causing a system to respond to the wrong address. 
Smurfing would refer to the smurf attack, where an attacker sends spoofed packets to the
broadcast address on a gateway in order to cause a denial of service. 
The following reference(s) were/was used to create this question: 
 
CISA Review manual 2014 Page number 321 
Official ISC2 Guide to the CISSP 3rd edition Page Number 153 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 18 
 
Which of the following would constitute the best example of a password to use for access to a
system by a network administrator?
 
 
A. holiday 
B. Christmas12 
C. Jenny 
D. GyN19Za! 
 
Answer: D
Explanation: GyN19Za! would be the best answer because it contains a mixture of upper and
lower case characters, alphabetic and numeric characters, and a special character making it less
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vulnerable to password attacks. 
 
All of the other answers are incorrect because they are vulnerable to brute force or dictionary
attacks. Passwords should not be common words or names. The addition of a number to the end
of a common word only marginally strengthens it because a common password attack would also
check combinations of words: 
Christmas23 
Christmas123 etc... 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 19 
 
What physical characteristic does a retinal scan biometric device measure?
 
 
A. The amount of light reaching the retina 
B. The amount of light reflected by the retina 
C. The pattern of light receptors at the back of the eye 
D. The pattern of blood vessels at the back of the eye 
 
Answer: D
Explanation: The retina, a thin nerve (1/50th of an inch) on the back of the eye, is the part of the
eye which senses light and transmits impulses through the optic nerve to the brain - the equivalent
of film in a camera. Blood vessels used for biometric identification are located along the neural
retina, the outermost of retina's four cell layers. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
The amount of light reaching the retina 
The amount of light reaching the retina is not used in the biometric scan of the retina. 
The amount of light reflected by the retina 
The amount of light reflected by the retina is not used in the biometric scan of the retina. 
 
The pattern of light receptors at the back of the eye 
This is a distractor 
The following reference(s) were/was used to create this question: 
Reference: Retina Scan Technology.
 
ISC2 Official Guide to the CBK, 2007 (Page 161)
 
 
 
 
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QUESTION NO: 20 
 
The Computer Security Policy Model the Orange Book is based on is which of the following?
 
 
A. Bell-LaPadula 
B. Data Encryption Standard 
C. Kerberos 
D. Tempest 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: The Computer Security Policy Model Orange Book is based is the Bell-LaPadula
Model. Orange Book Glossary. 
The Data Encryption Standard (DES) is a cryptographic algorithm. National Information Security
Glossary. 
TEMPEST is related to limiting the electromagnetic emanations from electronic equipment. 
Reference: U.S. Department of Defense, Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (Orange
Book), DOD 520028-STD. December 1985 (also available here).
 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 21 
 
The end result of implementing the principle of least privilege means which of the following?
 
 
A. Users would get access to only the info for which they have a need to know 
B. Users can access all systems. 
C. Users get new privileges added when they change positions. 
D. Authorization creep. 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: The principle of least privilege refers to allowing users to have only the access they
need and not anything more. Thus, certain users may have no need to access any of the files on
specific systems. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
Users can access all systems. Although the principle of least privilege limits what access and
systems users have authorization to, not all users would have a need to know to access all of the
systems. The best answer is still Users would get access to only the info for which they have a
need to know as some of the users may not have a need to access a system. 
 
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Users get new privileges when they change positions. Although true that a user may indeed
require new privileges, this is not a given fact and in actuality a user may require less privileges for
a new position. The principle of least privilege would require that the rights required for the position
be closely evaluated and where possible rights revoked. 
 
Authorization creep. Authorization creep occurs when users are given additional rights with new
positions and responsibilities. The principle of least privilege should actually prevent authorization
creep. 
 
The following reference(s) were/was used to create this question: 
 
ISC2 OIG 2007 p.101,123 
 
Shon Harris AIO v3 p148, 902-903 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 22 
 
Which of the following is the most reliable authentication method for remote access?
 
 
A. Variable callback system 
B. Synchronous token 
C. Fixed callback system 
D. Combination of callback and caller ID 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: A Synchronous token generates a one-time password that is only valid for a short
period of time. Once the password is used it is no longer valid, and it expires if not entered in the
acceptable time frame. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
Variable callback system. Although variable callback systems are more flexible than fixed callback
systems, the system assumes the identity of the individual unless two-factor authentication is also
implemented. By itself, this method might allow an attacker access as a trusted user. 
 
Fixed callback system. Authentication provides assurance that someone or something is who or
what he/it is supposed to be. Callback systems authenticate a person, but anyone can pretend to
be that person. They are tied to a specific place and phone number, which can be spoofed by
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Combination of callback and Caller ID. The caller ID and callback functionality provides greater
confidence and auditability of the caller's identity. By disconnecting and calling back only
authorized phone numbers, the system has a greater confidence in the location of the call.
However, unless combined with strong authentication, any individual at the location could obtain
access. 
 
The following reference(s) were/was used to create this question: 
Shon Harris AIO v3 p. 140, 548 
ISC2 OIG 2007 p. 152-153, 126-127 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 23 
 
Which of the following is true of two-factor authentication?
 
 
A. It uses the RSA public-key signature based on integers with large prime factors. 
B. It requires two measurements of hand geometry. 
C. It does not use single sign-on technology. 
D. It relies on two independent proofs of identity. 
 
Answer: D
Explanation: It relies on two independent proofs of identity. Two-factor authentication refers to
using two independent proofs of identity, such as something the user has (e.g. a token card) and
something the user knows (a password). Two-factor authentication may be used with single sign-
on. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: It requires two measurements of hand geometry. Measuring
hand geometry twice does not yield two independent proofs. 
 
It uses the RSA public-key signature based on integers with large prime factors. RSA encryption
uses integers with exactly two prime factors, but the term "two-factor authentication" is not used in
that context. 
 
It does not use single sign-on technology. This is a detractor. 
 
The following reference(s) were/was used to create this question: 
Shon Harris AIO v.3 p.129 
 
ISC2 OIG, 2007 p. 126 
 
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QUESTION NO: 24 
 
The primary service provided by Kerberos is which of the following?
 
 
A. non-repudiation 
B. confidentiality 
C. authentication 
D. authorization 
 
Answer: C
Explanation: non-repudiation. Since Kerberos deals primarily with symmetric cryptography, it
does not help with non-repudiation. 
 
confidentiality. Once the client is authenticated by Kerberos and obtains its session key and ticket,
it may use them to assure confidentiality of its communication with a server; however, that is not a
Kerberos service as such. 
 
authorization. Although Kerberos tickets may include some authorization information, the meaning
of the authorization fields is not standardized in the Kerberos specifications, and authorization is
not a primary Kerberos service. 
 
The following reference(s) were/was used to create this question: 
 
ISC2 OIG,2007 p. 179-184 
 
Shon Harris AIO v.3 152-155 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 25 
 
There are parallels between the trust models in Kerberos and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
When we compare them side by side, Kerberos tickets correspond most closely to which of the
following?
 
 
A. public keys 
B. private keys 
C. public-key certificates 
D. private-key certificates 
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Answer: C
Explanation: A Kerberos ticket is issued by a trusted third party. It is an encrypted data structure
that includes the service encryption key. In that sense it is similar to a public-key certificate.
However, the ticket is not the key. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
public keys. Kerberos tickets are not shared out publicly, so they are not like a PKI public key. 
 
private keys. Although a Kerberos ticket is not shared publicly, it is not a private key. Private keys
are associated with Asymmetric crypto system which is not used by Kerberos. Kerberos uses only
the Symmetric crypto system. 
 
private key certificates. This is a detractor. There is no such thing as a private key certificate. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 26 
 
In which of the following security models is the subject's clearance compared to the object's
classification such that specific rules can be applied to control how the subject-to-object
interactions take place?
 
 
A. Bell-LaPadula model 
B. Biba model 
C. Access Matrix model 
D. Take-Grant model 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: Details: 
The Answer: Bell-LaPadula model 
The Bell-LAPadula model is also called a multilevel security system because users with different
clearances use the system and the system processes data with different classifications.
Developed by the US Military in the 1970s. 
 
A security model maps the abstract goals of the policy to information system terms by specifying
explicit data structures and techniques necessary to enforce the security policy. A security model
is usually represented in mathematics and analytical ideas, which are mapped to system
specifications and then developed by programmers through programming code. So we have a
policy that encompasses security goals, such as “each subject must be authenticated and
authorized before accessing an object.” The security model takes this requirement and provides
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the necessary mathematical formulas, relationships, and logic structure to be followed to
accomplish this goal. 
 
A system that employs the Bell-LaPadula model is called a multilevel security system because
users with different clearances use the system, and the system processes data at different
classification levels. The level at which information is classified determines the handling
procedures that should be used. The Bell-LaPadula model is a state machine model that enforces
the confidentiality aspects of access control. A matrix and security levels are used to determine if
subjects can access different objects. The subject’s clearance is compared to the object’s
classification and then specific rules are applied to control how subject-to-object subject-to-object
interactions can take place. 
 
Reference(s) used for this question: 
 
Harris, Shon (2012-10-25). CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 6th Edition (p. 369). McGraw-Hill.
Kindle Edition. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 27 
 
Which of the following was developed to address some of the weaknesses in Kerberos and uses
public key cryptography for the distribution of secret keys and provides additional access control
support?
 
 
A. SESAME 
B. RADIUS 
C. KryptoKnight 
D. TACACS+ 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: Secure European System for Applications in a Multi-vendor Environment (SESAME)
was developed to address some of the weaknesses in Kerberos and uses public key cryptography
for the distribution of secret keys and provides additional access control support. 
Reference:
 
 
TIPTON, Harold, Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK (2007), page 184 
 
 
ISC OIG Second Edition, Access Controls, Page 111
 
 
 
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QUESTION NO: 28 
 
Single Sign-on (SSO) is characterized by which of the following advantages?
 
 
A. Convenience 
B. Convenience and centralized administration 
C. Convenience and centralized data administration 
D. Convenience and centralized network administration 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: Convenience -Using single sign-on users have to type their passwords only once
when they first log in to access all the network resources; and Centralized Administration as some
single sign-on systems are built around a unified server administration system. This allows a
single administrator to add and delete accounts across the entire network from one user interface. 
 
The following answers are incorrect: 
 
Convenience - alone this is not the correct answer. 
 
Centralized Data or NetworkAdministration - these are thrown in to mislead the student. Neither
are a benefit to SSO, as these specifically should not be allowed with just an SSO. 
 
References: TIPTON, Harold F. & KRAUSE, MICKI, Information Security Management Handbook,
4th Edition, Volume 1, page 35 
 
TIPTON, Harold F. & HENRY, Kevin, Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, 2007, page 180 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 29 
 
What is the primary role of smartcards in a PKI?
 
 
A. Transparent renewal of user keys 
B. Easy distribution of the certificates between the users 
C. Fast hardware encryption of the raw data 
D. Tamper resistant, mobile storage and application of private keys of the users 
 
Answer: D
Reference: HARRIS, Shon, All-In-One CISSP Certification Exam Guide, 2001, McGraw-
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Hill/Osborne, page 139;
 
 
SNYDER, J., What is a SMART CARD?.
 
 
Wikipedia has a nice definition at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamper_resistance
 
Security
 
 
Tamper-resistant microprocessors are used to store and process private or sensitive information,
such as private keys or electronic money credit. To prevent an attacker from retrieving or
modifying the information, the chips are designed so that the information is not accessible through
external means and can be accessed only by the embedded software, which should contain the
appropriate security measures.
 
 
Examples of tamper-resistant chips include all secure cryptoprocessors, such as the IBM 4758
and chips used in smartcards, as well as the Clipper chip.
 
 
It has been argued that it is very difficult to make simple electronic devices secure against
tampering, because numerous attacks are possible, including: 
 
• physical attack of various forms (microprobing, drills, files, solvents, etc.)
 
• freezing the device
 
• applying out-of-spec voltages or power surges
 
• applying unusual clock signals
 
• inducing software errors using radiation
 
• measuring the precise time and power requirements of certain operations (see power analysis)
 
 
Tamper-resistant chips may be designed to zeroise their sensitive data (especially cryptographic
keys) if they detect penetration of their security encapsulation or out-of-specification environmental
parameters. A chip may even be rated for "cold zeroisation", the ability to zeroise itself even after
its power supply has been crippled.
 
 
Nevertheless, the fact that an attacker may have the device in his possession for as long as he
likes, and perhaps obtain numerous other samples for testing and practice, means that it is
practically impossible to totally eliminate tampering by a sufficiently motivated opponent. Because
of this, one of the most important elements in protecting a system is overall system design. In
particular, tamper-resistant systems should "fail gracefully" by ensuring that compromise of one
device does not compromise the entire system. In this manner, the attacker can be practically
restricted to attacks that cost less than the expected return from compromising a single device
(plus, perhaps, a little more for kudos). Since the most sophisticated attacks have been estimated
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to cost several hundred thousand dollars to carry out, carefully designed systems may be
invulnerable in practice.
 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 30 
 
What kind of certificate is used to validate a user identity?
 
 
A. Public key certificate 
B. Attribute certificate 
C. Root certificate 
D. Code signing certificate 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: In cryptography, a public key certificate (or identity certificate) is an electronic
document which incorporates a digital signature to bind together a public key with an identity —
information such as the name of a person or an organization, their address, and so forth. The
certificate can be used to verify that a public key belongs to an individual. 
 
In a typical public key infrastructure (PKI) scheme, the signature will be of a certificate authority
(CA). In a web of trust scheme, the signature is of either the user (a self-signed certificate) or other
users ("endorsements"). In either case, the signatures on a certificate are attestations by the
certificate signer that the identity information and the public key belong together. 
 
In computer security, an authorization certificate (also known as an attribute certificate) is a digital
document that describes a written permission from the issuer to use a service or a resource that
the issuer controls or has access to use. The permission can be delegated. 
 
Some people constantly confuse PKCs and ACs. An analogy may make the distinction clear. A
PKC can be considered to be like a passport: it identifies the holder, tends to last for a long time,
and should not be trivial to obtain. An AC is more like an entry visa: it is typically issued by a
different authority and does not last for as long a time. As acquiring an entry visa typically requires
presenting a passport, getting a visa can be a simpler process. 
 
A real life example of this can be found in the mobile software deployments by large service
providers and are typically applied to platforms such as Microsoft Smartphone (and related),
Symbian OS, J2ME, and others. 
 
In each of these systems a mobile communications service provider may customize the mobile
terminal client distribution (ie. the mobile phone operating system or application environment) to
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include one or more root certificates each associated with a set of capabilities or permissions such
as "update firmware", "access address book", "use radio interface", and the most basic one,
"install and execute". When a developer wishes to enable distribution and execution in one of
these controlled environments they must acquire a certificate from an appropriate CA, typically a
large commercial CA, and in the process they usually have their identity verified using out-of-band
mechanisms such as a combination of phone call, validation of their legal entity through
government and commercial databases, etc., similar to the high assurance SSL certificate vetting
process, though often there are additional specific requirements imposed on would-be
developers/publishers. 
 
Once the identity has been validated they are issued an identity certificate they can use to sign
their software; generally the software signed by the developer or publisher's identity certificate is
not distributed but rather it is submitted to processor to possibly test or profile the content before
generating an authorization certificate which is unique to the particular software release. That
certificate is then used with an ephemeral asymmetric key-pair to sign the software as the last step
of preparation for distribution. There are many advantages to separating the identity and
authorization certificates especially relating to risk mitigation of new content being accepted into
the system and key management as well as recovery from errant software which can be used as
attack vectors. 
 
HARRIS, Shon, All-In-One CISSP Certification Exam Guide, 2001, McGraw-Hill/Osborne, page
540 
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attribute_certificate 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_key_certificate 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 31 
 
The following is NOT a security characteristic we need to consider while choosing a biometric
identification systems:
 
 
A. data acquisition process 
B. cost 
C. enrollment process 
D. speed and user interface 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: Cost is a factor when considering Biometrics but it is not a security characteristic. 
 
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All the other answers are incorrect because they are security characteristics related to Biometrics. 
 
Data acquisition process can cause a security concern because if the process is not fast and
efficient it can discourage individuals from using the process. 
 
Enrollment process can cause a security concern because the enrollment process has to be quick
and efficient. This process captures data for authentication. 
 
Speed and user interface can cause a security concern because this also impacts the users
acceptance rate of biometrics. If they are not comfortable with the interface and speed they might
sabotage the devices or otherwise attempt to circumvent them. 
 
References: 
 
OIG Access Control (Biometrics) (pgs 165-167) 
 
From: TIPTON, Harold F. & KRAUSE, MICKI, Information Security Management Handbook, 4th
Edition, Volume 1, Pages 5-6 
 
** in process of correction ** 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 32 
 
In biometric identification systems, at the beginning, it was soon apparent that truly positive
identification could only be based on physical attributes of a person. This raised the necessity of
answering 2 questions :
 
 
A. what was the sex of a person and his age 
B. what part of body to be used and how to accomplish identification that is viable 
C. what was the age of a person and his income level 
D. what was the tone of the voice of a person and his habits 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: Today implementation of fast, accurate reliable and user-acceptable biometric
identification systems is already taking place. Unique physical attributes or behavior of a person
are used for that purpose. 
From: TIPTON, Harold F. & KRAUSE, MICKI, Information Security Management Handbook, 4th
Edition, Volume 1, Page 7 
 
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QUESTION NO: 33 
 
In biometric identification systems, the parts of the body conveniently available for identification
are:
 
 
A. neck and mouth 
B. hands, face, and eyes 
C. feet and hair 
D. voice and neck 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: Today implementation of fast, accurate, reliable, and user-acceptable biometric
identification systems are already under way. Because most identity authentication takes place
when a people are fully clothed (neck to feet and wrists), the parts of the body conveniently
available for this purpose are hands, face, and eyes. 
 
From: TIPTON, Harold F. & KRAUSE, MICKI, Information Security Management Handbook, 4th
Edition, Volume 1, Page 7 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 34 
 
Controlling access to information systems and associated networks is necessary for the
preservation of their:
 
 
A. Authenticity, confidentiality and availability 
B. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 
C. integrity and availability. 
D. authenticity,confidentiality, integrity and availability. 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: Controlling access to information systems and associated networks is necessary for
the preservation of their confidentiality, integrity and availability. 
 
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten
Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 31 
 
 
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QUESTION NO: 35 
 
To control access by a subject (an active entity such as individual or process) to an object (a
passive entity such as a file) involves setting up:
 
 
A. Access Rules 
B. Access Matrix 
C. Identification controls 
D. Access terminal 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: Controlling access by a subject (an active entity such as individual or process) to an
object (a passive entity such as a file) involves setting up access rules. 
 
These rules can be classified into three access control models: Mandatory, Discretionary, and
Non-Discretionary. 
 
An access matrix is one of the means used to implement access control. 
 
 
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten
Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 33 
 
Answer: 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 36 
 
Rule-Based Access Control (RuBAC) access is determined by rules. Such rules would fit within
what category of access control?
 
 
A. Discretionary Access Control (DAC) 
B. Mandatory Access control (MAC) 
C. Non-Discretionary Access Control (NDAC) 
D. Lattice-based Access control 
 
Answer: C
Explanation: Rule-based access control is a type of non-discretionary access control because
this access is determined by rules and the subject does not decide what those rules will be, the
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rules are uniformly applied to ALL of the users or subjects. 
 
In general, all access control policies other than DAC are grouped in the category of non-
discretionary access control (NDAC). As the name implies, policies in this category have rules that
are not established at the discretion of the user. Non-discretionary policies establish controls that
cannot be changed by users, but only through administrative action. 
 
Both Role Based Access Control (RBAC) and Rule Based Access Control (RuBAC) fall within Non
Discretionary Access Control (NDAC). If it is not DAC or MAC then it is most likely NDAC. 
 
IT IS NOT ALWAYS BLACK OR WHITE 
 
The different access control models are not totally exclusive of each others. MAC is making use of
Rules to be implemented. However with MAC you have requirements above and beyond having
simple access rules. The subject would get formal approval from management, the subject must
have the proper security clearance, objects must have labels/sensitivity levels attached to them,
subjects must have the proper security clearance. If all of this is in place then you have MAC. 
 
BELOW YOU HAVE A DESCRIPTION OF THE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES: 
 
MAC = Mandatory Access Control 
 
Under a mandatory access control environment, the system or security administrator will define
what permissions subjects have on objects. The administrator does not dictate user’s access but
simply configure the proper level of access as dictated by the Data Owner. 
 
The MAC system will look at the Security Clearance of the subject and compare it with the object
sensitivity level or classification level. This is what is called the dominance relationship. 
 
The subject must DOMINATE the object sensitivity level. Which means that the subject must have
a security clearance equal or higher than the object he is attempting to access. 
 
MAC also introduce the concept of labels. Every objects will have a label attached to them
indicating the classification of the object as well as categories that are used to impose the need to
know (NTK) principle. Even thou a user has a security clearance of Secret it does not mean he
would be able to access any Secret documents within the system. He would be allowed to access
only Secret document for which he has a Need To Know, formal approval, and object where the
user belong to one of the categories attached to the object. 
 
If there is no clearance and no labels then IT IS NOT Mandatory Access Control. 
 
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Many of the other models can mimic MAC but none of them have labels and a dominance
relationship so they are NOT in the MAC category. 
 
NISTR-7316 Says: 
 
Usually a labeling mechanism and a set of interfaces are used to determine access based on the
MAC policy; for example, a user who is running a process at the Secret classification should not
be allowed to read a file with a label of Top Secret. This is known as the “simple security rule,” or
“no read up.” Conversely, a user who is running a process with a label of Secretshould not be
allowed to write to a file with a label of Confidential. This rule is called the “*-property” (pronounced
“star property”) or “no write down.” The *-property is required to maintain system security in an
automated environment. A variation on this rule called the “strict *-property” requires that
information can be written at, but not above, the subject’s clearance level. Multilevel security
models such as the Bell-La Padula Confidentiality and Biba Integrity models are used to formally
specify this kind of MAC policy. 
 
DAC = Discretionary Access Control 
 
DAC is also known as: Identity Based access control system. 
 
The owner of an object is define as the person who created the object. As such the owner has the
discretion to grant access to other users on the network. Access will be granted based solely on
the identity of those users. 
 
Such system is good for low level of security. One of the major problem is the fact that a user who
has access to someone's else file can further share the file with other users without the knowledge
or permission of the owner of the file. Very quickly this could become the wild west as there is no
control on the dissemination of the information. 
 
RBAC = Role Based Access Control 
 
RBAC is a form of Non-Discretionary access control. 
 
Role Based access control usually maps directly with the different types of jobs performed by
employees within a company. 
 
For example there might be 5 security administrator within your company. Instead of creating each
of their profile one by one, you would simply create a role and assign the administrators to the
role. Once an administrator has been assigned to a role, he will IMPLICITLY inherit the
permissions of that role. 
 
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RBAC is great tool for environment where there is a a large rotation of employees on a daily basis
such as a very large help desk for example. 
 
RBAC or RuBAC = Rule Based Access Control 
 
RuBAC is a form of Non-Discretionary access control. 
 
A good example of a Rule Based access control device would be a Firewall. A single set of rules is
imposed to all users attempting to connect through the firewall. 
 
NOTE FROM CLEMENT: 
 
Lot of people tend to confuse MAC and Rule Based Access Control. 
 
Mandatory Access Control must make use of LABELS. If there is only rules and no label, it cannot
be Mandatory Access Control. This is why they call it Non Discretionary Access control (NDAC). 
 
There are even books out there that are WRONG on this subject. Books are sometimes opiniated
and not strictly based on facts. 
 
In MAC subjects must have clearance to access sensitive objects. Objects have labels that
contain the classification to indicate the sensitivity of the object and the label also has categories
to enforce the need to know. 
 
Today the best example of rule based access control would be a firewall. All rules are imposed
globally to any user attempting to connect through the device. This is NOT the case with MAC. 
 
I strongly recommend you read carefully the following document: 
 
NISTIR-7316 at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistir/7316/NISTIR-7316pdf 
 
It is one of the best Access Control Study document to prepare for the exam. Usually I tell people
not to worry about the hundreds of NIST documents and other reference. This document is an
exception. Take some time to read it. 
Reference(s) used for this question: 
 
KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of
Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 33 
 
And 
 
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NISTIR-7316 at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistir/7316/NISTIR-7316pdf 
 
And 
 
Conrad, Eric; Misenar, Seth; Feldman, Joshua (2012-09-01). CISSP Study Guide (Kindle
Locations 651-652). Elsevier Science (reference). Kindle Edition. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 37 
 
The type of discretionary access control (DAC) that is based on an individual's identity is also
called:
 
 
A. Identity-based Access control 
B. Rule-based Access control 
C. Non-Discretionary Access Control 
D. Lattice-based Access control 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: An identity-based access control is a type of Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
that is based on an individual's identity. 
 
DAC is good for low level security environment. The owner of the file decides who has access to
the file. 
 
If a user creates a file, he is the owner of that file. An identifier for this user is placed in the file
header and/or in an access control matrix within the operating system. 
 
Ownership might also be granted to a specific individual. For example, a manager for a certain
department might be made the owner of the files and resources within her department. A system
that uses discretionary access control (DAC) enables the owner of the resource to specify which
subjects can access specific resources. 
 
This model is called discretionary because the control of access is based on the discretion of the
owner. Many times department managers, or business unit managers , are the owners of the data
within their specific department. Being the owner, they can specify who should have access and
who should not. 
 
Reference(s) used for this question: 
 
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Harris, Shon (2012-10-18). CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 6th Edition (p. 220). McGraw-Hill .
Kindle Edition. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 38 
 
Which access control type has a central authority that determine to what objects the subjects have
access to and it is based on role or on the organizational security policy?
 
 
A. Mandatory Access Control 
B. Discretionary Access Control 
C. Non-Discretionary Access Control 
D. Rule-based Access control 
 
Answer: C
Explanation: Non Discretionary Access Control include Role Based Access Control (RBAC) and
Rule Based Access Control (RBAC or RuBAC). RABC being a subset of NDAC, it was easy to
eliminate RBAC as it was covered under NDAC already. 
 
Some people think that RBAC is synonymous with NDAC but RuBAC would also fall into this
category. 
 
Discretionary Access control is for environment with very low level of security. There is no control
on the dissemination of the information. A user who has access to a file can copy the file or further
share it with other users. 
 
Rule Based Access Control is when you have ONE set of rules applied uniformly to all users. A
good example would be a firewall at the edge of your network. A single rule based is applied
against any packets received from the internet. 
 
Mandatory Access Control is a very rigid type of access control. The subject must dominate the
object and the subject must have a Need To Know to access the information. Objects have labels
that indicate the sensitivity (classification) and there is also categories to enforce the Need To
Know (NTK). 
 
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten
Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 33 
 
 
 
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QUESTION NO: 39 
 
Which of the following control pairings include: organizational policies and procedures, pre-
employment background checks, strict hiring practices, employment agreements, employee
termination procedures, vacation scheduling, labeling of sensitive materials, increased
supervision, security awareness training, behavior awareness, and sign-up procedures to obtain
access to information systems and networks?
 
 
A. Preventive/Administrative Pairing 
B. Preventive/Technical Pairing 
C. Preventive/Physical Pairing 
D. Detective/AdministrativePairing 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: organizational policies and procedures, pre-employment background checks, strict
hiring practices, employment agreements, friendly and unfriendly employee termination
procedures, vacation scheduling, labeling of sensitive materials, increased supervision, security
awareness training, behavior awareness, and sign-up procedures to obtain access to information
systems and networks. 
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten
Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 34 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 40 
 
Technical controls such as encryption and access control can be built into the operating system,
be software applications, or can be supplemental hardware/software units. Such controls, also
known as logical controls, represent which pairing?
 
 
A. Preventive/Administrative Pairing 
B. Preventive/Technical Pairing 
C. Preventive/Physical Pairing 
D. Detective/Technical Pairing 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: Preventive/Technical controls are also known as logical controls and can be built
into the operating system, be software applications, or can be supplemental hardware/software
units. 
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten
Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 34 
 
 
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QUESTION NO: 41 
 
What is called the use of technologies such as fingerprint, retina, and iris scans to authenticate the
individuals requesting access to resources?
 
 
A. Micrometrics 
B. Macrometrics 
C. Biometrics 
D. MicroBiometrics 
 
Answer: C
Explanation: Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering
the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 35 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 42 
 
What is called the access protection system that limits connections by calling back the number of
a previously authorized location?
 
 
A. Sendback systems 
B. Callback forward systems 
C. Callback systems 
D. Sendback forward systems 
 
Answer: C
Explanation: The Answer: Call back Systems; Callback systems provide access protection by
calling back the number of a previously authorized location, but this control can be compromised
by call forwarding. 
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten
Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 35 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 43 
 
What are called user interfaces that limit the functions that can be selected by a user?
 
 
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A. Constrained user interfaces 
B. Limited user interfaces 
C. Mini user interfaces 
D. Unlimited user interfaces 
 
Answer: A
Explanation: Another method for controlling access is by restricting users to specific functions
based on their role in the system. This is typically implemented by limiting available menus, data
views, encryption, or by physically constraining the user interfaces. 
 
This is common on devices such as an automated teller machine (ATM). The advantage of a
constrained user interface is that it limits potential avenues of attack and system failure by
restricting the processing options that are available to the user. 
 
On an ATM machine, if a user does not have a checking account with the bank he or she will not
be shown the “Withdraw money from checking” option. Likewise, an information system might
have an “Add/Remove Users” menu option for administrators, but if a normal, non-administrative
user logs in he or she will not even see that menu option. By not even identifying potential options
for non-qualifying users, the system limits the potentially harmful execution of unauthorized system
or application commands. 
 
Many database management systems have the concept of “views.” A database view is an extract
of the data stored in the database that is filtered based on predefined user or system criteria. This
permits multiple users to access the same database while only having the ability to access data
they need (or are allowed to have) and not data for another user. The use of database views is
another example of a constrained user interface. 
 
The following were incorrect answers: 
All of the other choices presented were bogus answers. 
 
The following reference(s) were used for this question: 
Hernandez CISSP, Steven (2012-12-21). Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Third Edition
((ISC)2 Press) (Kindle Locations 1989-2002). Auerbach Publications. Kindle Edition. 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 44 
 
Controls such as job rotation, the sharing of responsibilities, and reviews of audit records are
associated with:
 
 
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A. Preventive/physical 
B. Detective/technical 
C. Detective/physical 
D. Detective/administrative 
 
Answer: D
Explanation: Additional detective/administrative controls are job rotation, the sharing of
responsibilities, and reviews of audit records. 
Reference(s) used for this question: 
 
KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of
Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 35 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 45 
 
The control measures that are intended to reveal the violations of security policy using software
and hardware are associated with:
 
 
A. Preventive/physical 
B. Detective/technical 
C. Detective/physical 
D. Detective/administrative 
 
Answer: B
Explanation: The detective/technical control measures are intended to reveal the violations of
security policy using technical means. 
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten
Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 35 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 46 
 
The controls that usually require a human to evaluate the input from sensors or cameras to
determine if a real threat exists are associated with:
 
 
A. Preventive/physical 
B. Detective/technical 
C. Detective/physical 
D. Detective/administrative 
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Answer: C
Explanation: Detective/physical controls usually require a human to evaluate the input from
sensors or cameras to determine if a real threat exists. 
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten
Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 36 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 47 
 
External consistency ensures that the data stored in the database is:
 
 
A. in-consistent with the real world. 
B. remains consistant when sent from one system to another. 
C. consistent with the logical world. 
D. consistent with the real world. 
 
Answer: D
Explanation: External consistency ensures that the data stored in the database is consistent with
the real world. 
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten
Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, page 33 
 
 
 
 
QUESTION NO: 48 
 
A central authority determines what subjects can have access to certain objects based on the
organizational security policy is called:
 
 
A. Mandatory Access Control 
B. Discretionary Access Control 
C. Non-Discretionary Access Control 
D. Rule-based Access control 
 
Answer: C
Explanation: A central authority determines what subjects can have access to certain objects
based on the organizational security policy. 
 
The key focal point of this question is the 'central authority' that determines access rights. 
 
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Cecilia one of the quiz user hassent me feedback informing me that NIST defines MAC as: "MAC
Policy means that Access Control Policy Decisions are made by a CENTRAL AUTHORITY. Which
seems to indicate there could be two good answers to this question. 
 
However if you read the NISTR document mentioned in the references below, it is also mentioned
that: MAC is the most mentioned NDAC policy. So MAC is a form of NDAC policy. 
 
Within the same document it is also mentioned: "In general, all access control policies other than
DAC are grouped in the category of non- discretionary access control (NDAC). As the name
implies, policies in this category have rules that are not established at the discretion of the user.
Non-discretionary policies establish controls that cannot be changed by users, but only through
administrative action." 
 
Under NDAC you have two choices: 
Rule Based Access control and Role Base Access Control 
 
MAC is implemented using RULES which makes it fall under RBAC which is a form of NDAC. It is
a subset of NDAC. 
 
This question is representative of what you can expect on the real exam where you have more
than once choice that seems to be right. However, you have to look closely if one of the choices
would be higher level or if one of the choice falls under one of the other choice. In this case NDAC
is a better choice because MAC is falling under NDAC through the use of Rule Based Access
Control. 
 
The following are incorrect answers: 
 
MANDATORY ACCESS CONTROL 
 
In Mandatory Access Control the labels of the object and the clearance of the subject determines
access rights, not a central authority. Although a central authority (Better known as the Data
Owner) assigns the label to the object, the system does the determination of access rights
automatically by comparing the Object label with the Subject clearance. The subject clearance
MUST dominate (be equal or higher) than the object being accessed. 
 
The need for a MAC mechanism arises when the security policy of a system dictates that: 
1 Protection decisions must not be decided by the object owner. 
2 The system must enforce the protection decisions (i.e., the system enforces the security policy
over the wishes or intentions of the object owner). 
 
Usually a labeling mechanism and a set of interfaces are used to determine access based on the
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MAC policy; for example, a user who is running a process at the Secret classification should not
be allowed to read a file with a label of Top Secret. This is known as the “simple security rule,” or
“no read up.” 
 
Conversely, a user who is running a process with a label of Secret should not be allowed to write
to a file with a label of Confidential. This rule is called the “*-property” (pronounced “star property”)
or “no write down.” The *-property is required to maintain system security in an automated
environment. 
 
DISCRETIONARY ACCESS CONTROL 
 
In Discretionary Access Control the rights are determined by many different entities, each of the
persons who have created files and they are the owner of that file, not one central authority. 
 
DAC leaves a certain amount of access control to the discretion of the object's owner or anyone
else who is authorized to control the object's access. For example, it is generally used to limit a
user's access to a file; it is the owner of the file who controls other users' accesses to the file. Only
those users specified by the owner may have some combination of read, write, execute, and other
permissions to the file. 
 
DAC policy tends to be very flexible and is widely used in the commercial and government sectors.
However, DAC is known to be inherently weak for two reasons: 
 
First, granting read access is transitive; for example, when Ann grants Bob read access to a file,
nothing stops Bob from copying the contents of Ann’s file to an object that Bob controls. Bob may
now grant any other user access to the copy of Ann’s file without Ann’s knowledge. 
 
Second, DAC policy is vulnerable to Trojan horse attacks. Because programs inherit the identity of
the invoking user, Bob may, for example, write a program for Ann that, on the surface, performs
some useful function, while at the same time destroys the contents of Ann’s files. When
investigating the problem, the audit files would indicate that Ann destroyed her own files. Thus,
formally, the drawbacks of DAC are as follows: 
• Discretionary Access Control (DAC) Information can be copied from one object to another;
therefore, there is no real assurance on the flow of information in a system. 
• No restrictions apply to the usage of information when the user has received it. 
• The privileges for accessing objects are decided by the owner of the object, rather than through
a system-wide policy that reflects the organization’s security requirements. 
 
ACLs and owner/group/other access control mechanisms are by far the most common mechanism
for implementing DAC policies. Other mechanisms, even though not designed with DAC in mind,
may have the capabilities to implement a DAC policy. 
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RULE BASED ACCESS CONTROL 
 
In Rule-based Access Control a central authority could in fact determine what subjects can have
access when assigning the rules for access. However, the rules actually determine the access and
so this is not the most correct answer. 
 
RuBAC (as opposed to RBAC, role-based access control) allow users to access systems and
information based on pre determined and configured rules. It is important to note that there is no
commonly understood definition or formally defined standard for rule-based access control as
there is for DAC, MAC, and RBAC. “Rule-based access” is a generic term applied to systems that
allow some form of organization-defined rules, and therefore rule-based access control
encompasses a broad range of systems. RuBAC may in fact be combined with other models,
particularly RBAC or DAC. A RuBAC system intercepts every access request and compares the
rules with the rights of the user to make an access decision. Most of the rule-based access control
relies on a security label system, which dynamically composes a set of rules defined by a security
policy. Security labels are attached to all objects, including files, directories, and devices.
Sometime roles to subjects (based on their attributes) are assigned as well. RuBAC meets the
business needs as well as the technical needs of controlling service access. It allows business
rules to be applied to access control—for example, customers who have overdue balances may
be denied service access. As a mechanism for MAC, rules of RuBAC cannot be changed by
users. The rules can be established by any attributes of a system related to the users such as
domain, host, protocol, network, or IP addresses. For example, suppose that a user wants to
access an object in another network on the other side of a router. The router employs RuBAC with
the rule composed by the network addresses, domain, and protocol to decide whether or not the
user can be granted access. If employees change their roles within the organization, their existing
authentication credentials remain in effect and do not need to be re configured. Using rules in
conjunction with roles adds greater flexibility because rules can be applied to people as well as to
devices. Rule-based access control can be combined with role-based access control, such that
the role of a user is one of the attributes in rule setting. Some provisions of access control systems
have rule- based policy engines in addition to a role-based policy engine and certain implemented
dynamic policies [Des03]. For example, suppose that two of the primary types of software users
are product engineers and quality engineers. Both