ISC2 Exam CAP Topic 5 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's CAP exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 5

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 Sheron at Jun 29, 2024, 11:14 AM

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Wilbert

5 months ago

FIPS is a Federal Information Processing Standard, which is commonly used for computer security.

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Celeste

5 months ago

FITSAF? Sounds like something you'd find in a cereal box. I'm not falling for that one!

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Tyisha

4 months ago

I think the answer might be A) TCSEC.

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Michal

4 months ago

Haha, yeah, FITSAF does sound like a cereal name!

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Anisha

4 months ago

D) FITSAF

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Jolene

4 months ago

C) SSAA

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Louvenia

4 months ago

B) FIPS

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Mona

4 months ago

A) TCSEC

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Pura

5 months ago

Why do you think it's FIPS?

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Cheryl

5 months ago

I heard FIPS is the industry standard for computer security controls. Gotta go with the classic.

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Gwenn

4 months ago

FIPS is a solid choice for ensuring the effectiveness of security controls in a computer system.

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Dorian

4 months ago

I think FIPS is the most reliable standard for assessing computer security controls.

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Bette

4 months ago

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

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Kiley

4 months ago

I agree, FIPS is definitely the way to go for computer security controls.

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Moon

5 months ago

C) SSAA? Seriously? What kind of acronym is that? I'm sticking with the good old FIPS.

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Remona

5 months ago

Yeah, SSAA does sound a bit strange. FIPS is a solid choice.

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Delpha

5 months ago

FIPS is definitely a more recognizable standard.

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Wilbert

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's B) FIPS.

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Pura

5 months ago

I think the answer is A) TCSEC.

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Naomi

5 months ago

TCSEC is way too old-school. I'm going with D) FITSAF - it just sounds more modern and relevant.

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Penney

5 months ago

I think the answer is B) FIPS. That's the Federal Information Processing Standard, right?

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Nell

5 months ago

I believe the answer is A) TCSEC, which stands for Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria.

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Verlene

5 months ago

Yes, you're correct! FIPS stands for Federal Information Processing Standard.

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