Deck 1: The Cissp Exam

Question 1

The CISSP is created and maintained by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC) ².

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The goal of (ISC)², operating through its administration of the CISSP certification, is to provide a reliable instrument to measure an individual's knowledge of networking.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The material contained in the CISSP is divided into eight domains.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of direct full-time professional security work experience.

Question 5

You may receive a 1-year experience waiver with a 4-year college degree.

Question 6

If you lack the required experience, what certification can you achieve by successfully passing the CISSP exam?

A) Associate of (ISC)²
B) Certified Authorization Professional
C) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SCCP)
D) Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

Question 7

If you lack the required experience, how long are you given to earn your experience to become a CISSP?

A) 5 years
B) 6 years
C) 7 years
D) 8 years

Question 8

In how many of the domains must a candidate have the required years of experience?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Question 9

In what format is the exam given? (Choose all that apply.)

A) Written
B) Lab
C) Computer-based
D) Oral

Question 10

How many items are on the exam?

A) 125
B) 200
C) 225
D) 250