CompTIA Security+ Practice Test of the Day 260622

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Today’s practice test is based on Subdomain 5.1 (Summarize elements of effective security governance) from the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 objectives.

This beginner-level practice test is inspired by the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam and is designed to help you reinforce key cybersecurity concepts on a daily basis.

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CompTIA Security+ Practice Test of the Day 260622

10 questions • Single best answer

Question 1

A security program manager at a multinational firm defines a mandatory rule that all stored customer records must use AES-256. Leadership requires strict compliance. Which governance document is this?

A. Playbook B. Guideline C. Standard D. Procedure

Question 2

A company publishes a high-level document stating acceptable and prohibited uses of corporate systems by employees. Which governance document is this?

A. Guideline B. Procedure C. Standard D. Acceptable use policy

Question 3

A team documents the exact ordered steps staff must follow to grant access when a new hire joins. Which governance artifact is this?

A. Guideline B. Policy C. Procedure D. Standard

Question 4

A document provides recommended but optional best practices to help staff choose strong configurations. Compliance is encouraged, not required. Which governance document is this?

A. Procedure B. Policy C. Standard D. Guideline

Question 5

Under privacy regulation, an organization determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. Which role does the organization hold?

A. Steward B. Processor C. Custodian D. Controller

Question 6

A vendor processes personal data strictly according to the instructions of the organization that collected it. Which role does the vendor hold?

A. Steward B. Controller C. Processor D. Owner

Question 7

An organization establishes a group of executives and directors that sets strategic direction and oversees the security program. Which governance structure is this?

A. Processor B. Playbook C. Decentralized model D. Board

Question 8

A firm assigns accountability for a specific dataset to a business leader who is ultimately responsible for its classification and protection. Which role is this?

A. Data owner B. Processor C. Controller D. Custodian

Question 9

A governance team reviews policies on a defined schedule and updates them as laws and threats evolve. Which governance element does this represent?

A. Onboarding B. External consideration C. Monitoring and revision D. Centralized structure

Question 10

When drafting security policies, a multinational must account for differing privacy laws across the countries where it operates. Which governance factor drives this?

A. Monitoring and revision B. External considerations C. Centralized governance D. Procedures

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