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ISC2 ISSAP Exam - Topic 3 Question 63 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's ISSAP exam
Question #: 63
Topic #: 3
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You are calculating the Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) using the following formula: ALE=AV * EF * ARO What information does the AV (Asset Value) convey?

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Suggested Answer: D

biophysical qualities to identify a user. Nowadays, the usage of biometric devices such as hand scanners and retinal scanners is becoming

more common in the business environment. It is the most secure method of authentication.

Answer option C is incorrect. Username and password is the least secure method of authentication in comparison of smart card and biometrics

authentication. Username and password can be intercepted.

Answer option A is incorrect. Smart card authentication is not as reliable as biometrics authentication.

Answer option B is incorrect. Anonymous authentication does not provide security as a user can log on to the system anonymously and he is

not prompted for credentials.


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Jani
4 months ago
I thought AV was just the purchase price, this is new info!
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Kayleigh
4 months ago
Nope, it's more than that, it includes maintenance too!
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Shayne
4 months ago
Wait, isn't AV just the expected loss?
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Lisbeth
4 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about the total cost!
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Karrie
4 months ago
AV is basically the total cost of an asset.
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Kathrine
5 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen something similar before, and I think AV might represent the percentage of loss if a threat occurs, but I’m not completely confident.
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Thurman
5 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought AV was more about the expected loss over a year rather than the total cost of the asset.
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Catarina
5 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think AV is about the total cost of the asset, including maintenance and other expenses.
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Chantay
5 months ago
I think the AV stands for Asset Value, but I'm not entirely sure if it includes just the purchase price or all costs associated with the asset.
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Dexter
5 months ago
I'm confident the answer is D. Heartbeat Network. The question specifically states the networking of Huawei OceanStor 9000 does not include that.
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Lavonna
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm not totally sure, but I think the key here is the idea of "reinforcing closer and closer approximations." That makes me think it's probably talking about some kind of shaping or chaining technique.
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Felix
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I should contact the services team or just make the renewals manager aware. I'll have to think this through carefully before deciding.
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Ashton
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the retained earnings need to be above $2 million, and if we grow dividends by 4%, it's going to affect the earnings… perhaps it's C?
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Rebecka
5 months ago
I'm feeling confident about this one. The key elements are the Webex Teams access token and the webhook server secret. As long as I have those configured properly, I should be able to get the script working.
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Xuan
10 months ago
I bet the answer is E) It represents the number of times the asset is used to play Tetris per year. Just kidding, I know it's D. Gotta keep it light on these certification exams, you know?
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Afton
8 months ago
A: D) It represents the total cost of an asset, including the purchase price, recurring maintenance, expenses, and all other costs.
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Chaya
9 months ago
B: Yeah, AV is crucial for calculating ALE accurately.
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Josefa
9 months ago
A: C) It is expected loss for an asset due to a risk over a one year period.
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Darnell
10 months ago
Definitely D. The AV is the total cost of the asset, not the frequency of threats or the percentage of loss. This is a straightforward calculation question.
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Tuyet
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I thought the AV was the number of times a specific threat occurs per year. But after re-reading the question, I think D is the correct answer.
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Armando
10 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is B. The AV represents the percentage of loss that an asset experiences if an anticipated threat occurs. This makes sense since the ALE formula is calculating the expected loss.
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Dorothy
10 months ago
Yes, that's correct. It's important to consider all factors when calculating ALE.
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Ashlyn
10 months ago
I think you're right. AV does represent the percentage of loss for an asset.
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Elliot
10 months ago
I think the correct answer is D. The Asset Value (AV) represents the total cost of an asset, including the purchase price, recurring maintenance, expenses, and all other costs. This information is essential for calculating the Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE).
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Sabra
10 months ago
I believe AV represents the percentage of loss that an asset experiences if an anticipated threat occurs.
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Shawn
11 months ago
I agree with Alesia. AV represents the total cost of an asset, including all expenses.
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Alesia
11 months ago
I think AV (Asset Value) conveys the expected loss for an asset due to a risk over a one year period.
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