DSV as an identification method check against users:
Correct Answer: B
Signature identification, also known as Dynamic Signature Verification (DSV), is another natural fit in the world of biometrics since identification through one's signature occurs during many everyday transactions. Any process or transaction that requires an individual's signature is a prime contender for signature identification.
CISSP Exam Question 537
What is a decrease in amplitude as a signal propagates along a transmission medium best known as?
Correct Answer: D
Attenuation is the loss of signal strength as it travels. The longer a cable, the more at tenuation occurs, which causes the signal carrying the data to deteriorate. This is why standards include suggested cable-run lengths. If a networking cable is too long, attenuation may occur. Basically, the data are in the form of electrons, and these electrons have to "swim" through a copper wire. However, this is more like swimming upstream, because there is a lot of resistance on the electrons working in this media. After a certain distance, the electrons start to slow down and their encoding format loses form. If the form gets too degraded, the receiving system cannot interpret them any longer. If a network administrator needs to run a cable longer than its recommended segment length, she needs to insert a repeater or some type of device that will amplify the signal and ensure it gets to its destination in the right encoding format. Attenuation can also be caused by cable breaks and malfunctions. This is why cables should be tested. If a cable is suspected of attenuation problems, cable testers can inject signals into the cable and read the results at the end of the cable. The following answers are incorrect: Crosstalk - Crosstalk is one example of noise where unwanted electrical coupling between adjacent lines causes the signal in one wire to be picked up by the signal in an adjacent wire. Noise - Noise is also a signal degradation but it refers to a large amount of electrical fluctuation that can interfere with the interpretation of the signal by the receiver. Delay distortion - Delay distortion can result in a misinterpretation of a signal that results from transmitting a digital signal with varying frequency components. The various components arrive at the receiver with varying delays. Following reference(s) were/was used to create this question: CISA review manual 2014 Page number 265 Official ISC2 guide to CISSP CBK 3rd Edition Page number 229 & CISSP All-In-One Exam guide 6th Edition Page Number 561
CISSP Exam Question 538
The recommended optimal relative humidity range for computer operations is:
Correct Answer: A
The correct answer is C. 40% to 60% relative humidity is recommended for safe computer operations. Too low humidity can create static discharge problems, and too high humidity can create condensation and electrical contact problems.
CISSP Exam Question 539
Which of the following provides coordinated procedures for minimizing loss of life, injury, and property damage in response to a physical threat?
Correct Answer: D
The Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) provides the response procedures for occupants of a facility in the event of a situation posing a potential threat to the health and safety of personnel, the environment, or property. Such events would include a fire, hurricane, criminal attack, or a medical emergency. OEPs are developed at the facility level, specific to the geographic location and structural design of the building. The following are incorrect answers: The business continuity plan addresses business processes and provides procedures for sustaining essential business operations while recovering from a significant disruption. The incident response plan focuses on information security responses to incidents affecting systems and/or networks. It establishes procedures to address cyber attacks against an organization's IT systems. The disaster recovery plan (DRP) applies to major, usually catastrophic events that deny access to the normal facility for an extended period. Reference(s) used for this question: SWANSON, Marianne, & al., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-34-rev1/sp800-34-rev1_errata-Nov11-2010.pdf
CISSP Exam Question 540
Who should direct short-term recovery actions immediately following a disaster?