CSSLP · Question #215
FIPS 199 defines the three levels of potential impact on organizations: low, moderate, and high. Which of the following are the effects of loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability in a high
The correct answer is A. The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might result in a major damage to organizational assets. B. The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might result in severe damages like life threatening C. The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might result in major financial losses. D. The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might cause severe degradation in or loss of mission. FIPS 199 defines high impact as a severe or catastrophic adverse effect on organizational operations, assets, or individuals. All listed options are examples of such severe consequences.
Question
FIPS 199 defines the three levels of potential impact on organizations: low, moderate, and high. Which of the following are the effects of loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability in a high level potential impact?
Options
- AThe loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might result in a major damage to organizational assets.
- BThe loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might result in severe damages like life threatening
- CThe loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might result in major financial losses.
- DThe loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability might cause severe degradation in or loss of mission
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(46 responses)- A100% (46)
Why each option
FIPS 199 defines high impact as a severe or catastrophic adverse effect on organizational operations, assets, or individuals. All listed options are examples of such severe consequences.
FIPS 199 defines a "High" impact as a severe or catastrophic adverse effect, and major damage to organizational assets aligns with this definition.
FIPS 199 includes life-threatening or loss of life as examples of severe adverse effects on individuals, which is part of a high-level impact.
FIPS 199 includes major financial loss as an example of a severe adverse effect on organizational operations or assets, contributing to a high impact.
FIPS 199 defines "High" impact as severe degradation in or loss of mission capability, aligning directly with the core definition.
Concept tested: FIPS 199 impact levels definitions
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/fips/199/final
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