NSE 1- Lesson 2: CIO Perspectives (Quiz)
Q:1 How does implement multiple security point products from multiple vendors affect managing an
environment? Select one:
A. Requires fewer staff members
B. Simpler and less expensive
C. Saves money on Rackspace and cooling costs
D. More complicated and more expensive
Q:2 Internally to the CIO’s company, what is the overall impact when a cyber-attack causes extended
downtime, and employees’ time is diverted to post-attack activities? Select one:
A. Overtime pay is approved
B. Productivity is increased
C. Morale is increased
D. Productivity is reduced
Q:3 On average, how can a CIO’s tenure be characterized? Select one:
A. The tenure of a CIO is generally stress-free and relaxing
B. CIOs have the longest tenures among C-level executives
C. CIOs have the shortest tenures among C-level executives
D. The tenure of a CIO is a step on the path to CFO
Q:4 Regulatory fines related to serious breaches can be characterized in which way? Select one:
A. Fines are never imposed due to any form of cyber-attacks
B. The proceeds help stimulate the economy
C. They are insignificant in all respects
D. They can be enormous and seriously impact the bottom line
Q:5 What is becoming a regular topic between CIOs, the other C-level executives, and the board of
directors? Select one:
A. The allocation of window and corner offices
B. Implementing cyber security
C. The relative value of various SaaS offerings
D. Executive compensation
Q:6 What is the primary responsibility of a CIO? Select one:
A. Choosing which laptop models to purchase for a company
B. Creating all the information in a company
C. Determining where each information resource will be routed in a company
D. Controlling the Information Technology (IT) resources of a company
Q:7 What will a CIO do once they understand the company’s business goals and priorities? Select one:
A. Analyze and design the IT infrastructure so that it aligns with those business goals
B. Analyze and design new products
C. Attend many industry conferences
D. Create alternative business plans
Q:8 When investments are made in IT infrastructure, what should a CIO do next? Select one:
A. Show how these investments deliver measurable results
B. Compare budgets with other C-level executives
C. Fill out the warranty cards right away
D. Negotiate for quantity discounts
Q:9 When the general public learns of a serious breach, what is their likely reaction? Select one:
A. An erosion of trust leading to a decline in business with the breached company
B. Empathy and compassion
C. Disbelief followed shortly by acceptance
D. Apathy leading to an increase in business with the breached company
Q:10 Why must a CIO work closely with the other C-level executives? Select one:
A. To help choose which laptops to purchase for the company
B. The other C-level execs always need help with their computers
C. To understand the company’s business goals and priorities
D. To make sure they use strong passwords
