SSCP Certification SSCP Certification MCQ 4

Question 1

Which fire suppression system is MOST appropriate for a server room to avoid equipment damage?

Accepted Answer

Clean agent (gaseous) suppression system

Answer

Clean agent systems (e.g., FM-200, Halon alternatives) suppress fire without leaving residue or water that would damage electronic equipment.

Question 2

What does the term 'data remanence' refer to in information security?

Accepted Answer

Residual data that remains on storage media after deletion attempts

Answer

Data remanence is the residual representation of data on storage media even after deletion, requiring secure sanitization methods to eliminate it.

Question 3

Which of the following security frameworks is PRIMARILY used for federal information systems in the United States?

Accepted Answer

NIST SP 800-53

Answer

NIST SP 800-53 provides security and privacy controls specifically mandated for US federal information systems under FISMA.

Question 4

An attacker sends a specially crafted packet to a web application that causes it to execute database commands. This BEST describes which attack?

Accepted Answer

SQL injection

Answer

SQL injection inserts malicious SQL commands into input fields to manipulate the backend database directly.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of defense in depth?

Accepted Answer

Using multiple overlapping layers of security controls

Answer

Defense in depth employs multiple, layered security controls so that if one layer fails, others continue to protect the asset.

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