Information Security MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Security MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q141: Which SDLC phase involves creating a blueprint for the desired solution without referencing specific technologies?
- A: Physical Design
- B: Logical Design
- C: Implementation
- D: Maintenance and Change
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B
Q142: What is the key difference between logical design and physical design phases in SDLC?
- A: Logical design is technology-specific; physical design is not
- B: Physical design focuses on business needs; logical design does not
- C: Logical design is implementation-independent; physical design selects specific technologies
- D: They are essentially the same
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C
Q143: During which SDLC phase are make-or-buy decisions made regarding system components?
- A: Investigation
- B: Analysis
- C: Physical Design
- D: Maintenance and Change
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C
Q144: What is typically created during the implementation phase of SDLC?
- A: Project objectives
- B: Preliminary cost-benefit analysis
- C: Software, documentation, and user training
- D: Feasibility study
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C
Q145: Which SDLC phase is generally the longest and most expensive?
- A: Investigation
- B: Implementation
- C: Maintenance and Change
- D: Analysis
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C
Q146: What is the main activity during the Maintenance and Change phase of SDLC?
- A: Developing initial project scope
- B: Testing individual components
- C: Supporting and modifying the system over its operational life
- D: Conducting feasibility studies
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C
Q147: At what point might a system development project be terminated according to the SDLC model?
- A: Only after full implementation
- B: During any phase after structured review
- C: Never, once initiated it must be completed
- D: Only during the investigation phase
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B
Q148: Why is constant examination and renewal important in information security programs?
- A: To reduce development costs
- B: To adapt to the constantly changing environment
- C: To eliminate the need for maintenance
- D: To avoid user training
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B
Q149: Which SDLC phase uses information from the investigation phase to determine what the new system is expected to do?
- A: Analysis
- B: Logical Design
- C: Implementation
- D: Physical Design
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A
Q150: What is evaluated during the preliminary cost-benefit analysis in the investigation phase?
- A: Technical specifications
- B: Perceived benefits and appropriate cost levels
- C: User interface design
- D: Software coding requirements
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B