WorksheetsISM401 Midterm Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following phase/s should be the focus of Information Security Management?
Design
Implementation
Development
Planning
Which of the following best describes DevSecOps?
Teams working separately on development, security, and operations
Adding security into development and operations from the start.
Only automating software releases without security.
Checking security after the software is finished.
Information as Code primarily involves:
Manual configuration updates
Version-controlled, automated info management
Data encryption techniques
Storing raw data in code files
Where does IaC mainly applied and being utilized? (Select all that applies)
Servers
Databases
Network
Cloud Services
What were these images about?
(a)
A tech startup launches a unique smart home assistant in their country, gaining widespread customer attention and signing key partnerships before competitors enter the market. Months later, several competitors release similar products but struggle to catch up in brand recognition and market share.
First mover advantage
Differentiation strategy
Market saturation
Cost leadership
What does a high threat of new entrants mean for an industry?
Existing companies face less competition
Customer loyalty is high
It is easy for new companies to enter and compete
Barriers to entry are very strong
Which of the following best increases the threat of substitutes?
Only few alternative products available
High switching costs for customers
Strong brand loyalty
Alternative offers better price or performance
In a small city, two coffee shops, Brew Beans and Java Junction, are located just blocks apart. Both constantly lower their prices, introduce new flavors, and run aggressive promotions to attract the same customers. Despite their efforts, profits shrink as they battle for market share.
What does this scenario best illustrate?
Threat of new entrants
Rivalry among existing competitors
Bargaining power of suppliers
Threat of substitutes
How are YAML and JSON used in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
Manual server scripts
Configuration files for automation
Storage for logs
Data encryption tools
What is the main difference between a strategy and a tactic? (Select all that applies)
a strategy defines the "what" and "why," tactics focus on the concrete "how"
Strategy is a long-term plan while tactic is a short-term action
Strategy changes frequently; tactics never change.
Strategy is about individual tasks; tactic is about overall vision.
What is the main goal of Six Sigma?
To increase product variety
To reduce defects and improve quality
To speed up marketing campaigns
To expand into new market
Which of the following is the order of the increasing expertise of Six Sigma?
Black, Green, Yellow, White and Master Black
White ,Yellow, Green, Black and Master Black
Green ,Yellow, White , Black and Master Black
White, Green, Yellow, Black and Master Black
What does M stands for in CMMI?
Maturity and Model
Method and Model
Maturity and Management
Management and Model
Which area/s can Strategic Principles be applied? (Select all possible answers)
Vendor
System
Management
Technology
