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PECB ISO-IEC-20000-Foundation Exam - Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-IEC-20000-Foundation exam
Question #: 11
Topic #: 1
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What is the purpose of information security controls?

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Judy
3 months ago
Monitoring incidents is a big part too, right?
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Jeannetta
3 months ago
Wait, are they really that effective?
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Odette
3 months ago
Totally agree, they also address security risks!
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Roosevelt
4 months ago
I think they mainly focus on controlling access.
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Doyle
4 months ago
They help enforce the security policy for sure.
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Willow
4 months ago
I believe controlling access to services is definitely a part of it, but I think the broader goal is about managing risks.
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Josephine
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused about this one. I feel like monitoring incidents is important too, but it might not be the primary purpose.
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Glendora
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think enforcing the information security policy was a big part of it.
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Valentin
5 months ago
I think the main purpose of information security controls is to address identified information security risks, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Tesha
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. Is it asking about the overall purpose of information security controls, or just one specific purpose? I'll need to re-read the question and options to make sure I understand it fully.
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Val
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The purpose of information security controls is to address identified risks and enforce the security policy. I'm pretty confident that option D is the correct answer here.
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Ethan
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know information security controls are important, but I'm not totally clear on the specific purpose. I'll need to think through each answer option carefully.
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Mattie
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the purpose of information security controls. I'll focus on understanding the key concepts and how they relate to the answer choices.
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Royce
10 months ago
I thought the purpose was to keep the IT guys employed and make the rest of us feel like we're constantly being watched. Option E, anyone?
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Beth
8 months ago
C) To control access to the services
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Sabrina
9 months ago
B) To monitor information security incidents
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Josefa
9 months ago
A) To enforce the information security policy
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Dianne
10 months ago
C is tempting, but let's be real, if that was the purpose, we'd all be locked out of everything. I'm sticking with D as the most comprehensive answer.
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Leonie
8 months ago
Definitely, D is the best choice for the purpose of information security controls.
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Shantell
8 months ago
I agree, D covers all aspects of information security controls.
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Sheridan
8 months ago
D is the most comprehensive answer.
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Haydee
8 months ago
D) To address identified information security risks
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Detra
8 months ago
C) To control access to the services
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Benton
9 months ago
B) To monitor information security incidents
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Michell
9 months ago
A) To enforce the information security policy
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Deonna
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Monitoring incidents is important, but ultimately, the controls are there to mitigate the risks, so I'll go with D.
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Malinda
8 months ago
User 4: I think ultimately the controls are there to address identified information security risks.
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Alysa
9 months ago
User 3: I'm torn between monitoring incidents and addressing risks.
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Danica
9 months ago
User 2: I agree, but I believe it's also to address identified information security risks.
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Kris
9 months ago
User 1: I think the purpose is to enforce the information security policy.
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Troy
10 months ago
I think option A is the best answer here. The controls are meant to enforce the information security policy, which is the foundation of any security program.
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Selma
11 months ago
I agree, it's important to address identified information security risks as well.
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Isabelle
11 months ago
The purpose of information security controls is to address identified information security risks, so I'll go with option D.
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Jeannetta
9 months ago
Information security controls are essential to address risks, so option D makes sense.
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Zita
10 months ago
I agree, option D is the correct choice.
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Gene
11 months ago
I think it's also to control access to the services.
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Ronna
11 months ago
The purpose is to enforce the information security policy.
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