ISC2 Exam CAP Topic 3 Question 86 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's CAP exam

Question #: 86
Topic #: 3

Which of the following is a standard that sets basic requirements for assessing the effectiveness of computer security controls built into a computer system?

ATCSEC

BFIPS

CSSAA

DFITSAF

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by Lewis at May 22, 2024, 07:10 AM

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Nancey

6 months ago

You know, this question is making me feel like I need to 'FIPS' my pants. But I digress, I'm going with B) FIPS.

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Muriel

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards D) FITSAF, but I'm not 100% sure.

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Francisca

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I'll go with A) TCSEC.

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Deeanna

6 months ago

I think you're right, I also choose B) FIPS.

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Adelle

6 months ago

A) TCSEC? More like 'Totally Confusing Security Exam Questions', am I right? Seriously though, I'm going with B) FIPS.

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Felton

6 months ago

B) FIPS seems like the obvious choice here. I mean, who doesn't love a good FIPS standard?

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Gabriele

5 months ago

C) SSAA is important too, but FIPS is definitely a top choice.

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Lauran

6 months ago

B) I agree, FIPS is a widely recognized standard in the industry.

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Paulene

6 months ago

Yeah, FIPS is widely recognized and used in the industry.

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Reita

6 months ago

A) TCSEC is also a standard for computer security controls.

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Cecil

6 months ago

I agree, FIPS is definitely the standard for assessing computer security controls.

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Ettie

6 months ago

B) I agree, FIPS is definitely a popular choice for setting basic requirements for computer security controls.

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Trinidad

6 months ago

A) TCSEC is also a common standard used for assessing computer security controls.

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Veta

7 months ago

D) FITSAF, all the way! That's got to be the one that assesses the effectiveness of security controls, right?

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Melynda

7 months ago

I think the correct answer is B) FIPS. That standard definitely sounds like it would set requirements for computer security controls.

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Valentine

6 months ago

Yes, FIPS is the correct answer for assessing the effectiveness of computer security controls.

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Gerri

6 months ago

I agree, FIPS does sound like it sets requirements for computer security controls.

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