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Actual exam question from ISC's CISSP
Question #: 295
Topic #: 1
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In setting expectations when reviewing the results of a security test, which of the following statements is MOST important to convey to reviewers?

  • A. The accuracy of testing results can be greatly improved if the target(s) are properly hardened.
  • B. The results of the tests represent a point-in-time assessment of the target(s).
  • C. The deficiencies identified can be corrected immediately.
  • D. The target's security posture cannot be further compromised.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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Cww1
Highly Voted 2 years, 2 months ago
looks like B
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Loveguitar
2 years, 2 months ago
I thought of B but it says " to reviewers" (eg in a PCI assessment, an ISA can tell the QSA that the findings could be addressed immediately so that the organization can pass the assessment". B would be what you say to the company, not to a reviewer. So the answer seems right.
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jackdryan
1 year, 6 months ago
B is correct
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pete79
Most Recent 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
Because it states what is was at the moment when test took place= as is in that moment.
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Soleandheel
11 months, 2 weeks ago
B. The results of the tests represent a point-in-time assessment of the target(s). This statement is crucial because it emphasizes that security test results are relevant and accurate only at the specific moment in time when the tests were conducted. Security conditions and threats can change rapidly, so it's essential for reviewers to understand that the assessment provides insights into the security posture at that particular moment but does not guarantee security in the future. This understanding helps avoid complacency and encourages ongoing security monitoring and improvements.
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BoyBastos
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Security tests provide a snapshot of the security posture of a system or network at a specific moment in time. Threats, vulnerabilities, and the overall security landscape can change rapidly, so it's crucial for reviewers to understand that the results may not represent the ongoing or future state of the target's security.
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Dee83
1 year, 10 months ago
B. The results of the tests represent a point-in-time assessment of the target(s).
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Cessar
1 year, 10 months ago
Selected Answer: B
page 859 CISSP all in one 9th edition
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DJOEK
1 year, 10 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B seems to be the only sensible answer.
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rajkamal0
1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: B
The best answer is B: Point-in-time security monitoring is a type of monitoring in which you perform periodic assessments to see where your security stands. It's a snapshot of your information security at a single point in time, and it needs to be repeated frequently to keep tabs on your security.
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oudmaster
1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: B
I will go with B
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sec_007
2 years ago
Selected Answer: B
B is correct. It is important to convey the method of assessment to reviewers.
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MrInfoSys
2 years, 1 month ago
As an auditor, I tell people every time that this is a Point-in-Time inspection, and even if it worked yesterday if it's not working when I am there, it's a finding.
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WiDeBarulho
2 years, 1 month ago
You cannot guarantee that the results will be immediately resolved as suggested by "C". "B" is the correct answer as results vary. A system may not be vulnerable/exploitable today but tomorrow it might be, so it's a point-in-time assessment.
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