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1. What is the primary goal of security controls testing?
2. What is the primary objective of a security assessment?
3. What is a critical component of the security test planning phase?
4. Which security assessment technique involves the examination of system configurations to identify weaknesses?
5. In which phase of the security testing lifecycle is the scope of the test defined?
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6. What is the main difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?
7. Which of the following tools is commonly used for network vulnerability scanning?
8. Which of the following describes a method of assessing the security posture of an organization by attempting to bypass security controls?
9. What is the purpose of remediation tracking in security assessment and testing?
10. What is the purpose of a baseline in the context of security assessments?
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11. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of penetration testing?
12. What is the importance of ensuring comprehensive test coverage in a security assessment?
13. Which testing method uses a known list of vulnerabilities to check a system's susceptibility?
14. What is the main focus of a security policy review?
15. What is the main goal of performing a security control assessment (SCA)?
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16. What is the primary objective of conducting a code review in a software development process?
17. What is the main objective of a risk assessment?
18. Which of the following is a key component of a continuous monitoring program?
19. Which type of review involves evaluating the design and implementation of controls in a system?
20. How can false positives impact the effectiveness of security assessments?
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21. Which type of testing involves evaluating the security of an application by examining its source code?
22. How does continuous improvement apply to security assessment and testing?
23. Which metric is most commonly used to measure the effectiveness of a security control?
24. What is the primary purpose of a security assessment report?
25. Which of the following assessments focuses on the security practices of third-party vendors?
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26. Why is it important to conduct regular incident response tests?
27. What is the purpose of establishing security baselines?
28. What is the primary purpose of a vulnerability assessment in an organization?
29. Which of the following best describes regression testing?
30. Which type of testing evaluates the performance of a system under extreme conditions?
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31. What is the role of patch management in maintaining system security?
32. What is the primary benefit of risk-based testing in security assessments?
33. Why is it important to document security test procedures and results?
34. What is an example of a technical control that can be tested during a security assessment?
35. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a compliance audit?
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36. What is the main focus of a red team in security testing?
37. What type of testing focuses on evaluating an application’s response to unexpected inputs or conditions?
38. Which penetration testing methodology involves providing the testers with limited knowledge about the system?
39. Why are regular log reviews important in an organization's security program?
40. Why are security metrics important in an organization's security program?
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41. Which of the following best describes threat modeling?
42. Which of the following best describes a "blue team" in a security testing context?
43. Which type of analysis involves reviewing application logs to identify security incidents?
44. What is the primary benefit of continuous monitoring in an organization's security framework?
45. Which of the following tools is primarily used for network scanning and vulnerability detection?
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46. Why is it important to conduct security tests in a controlled environment?
47. Which type of IDS is designed to detect known patterns of attacks?
48. Which type of tool is typically used to automate the process of identifying security vulnerabilities in web applications?
49. Which of the following types of testing involves testing the system without any prior knowledge of its internal workings?
50. What is the main objective of a security audit?
