IAPP CIPM Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

IAPP CIPM Online Questions & Answers

• Question 311:

  What includes the functions of establishing specifications, selecting suppliers, price determination, and negotiation?

  A. Supplier scheduling
  B. Competitive follow-up
  C. Procurement
  D. None of the above
  C. Procurement

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  Explanation

  Procurement is the function that involves: Establishing specifications for goods or services Selecting suppliers based on capability and reliability Determining pricing through market analysis or bids Negotiating terms such as cost, delivery, and payment It is a core part of supply chain and purchasing management.

  Option Review:

  A: Supplier scheduling: Focuses on delivery timing, not selection or negotiation

  B: Competitive follow-up: Not a standard procurement term

  D: None of the above: Incorrect because C is correct

  Final Answer: C: Procurement.

• Question 312:

  An organization has integrated its enterprise resource planning system into its centralized Identity and Access Management (IAM) system to automate provisioning of access. A security audit revealed that privileged access granted within the ERP system is not visible in the IAM system. Which of the following controls BEST mitigates this risk?

  A. Implement step-up authentication for privileged functions within the ERP system.
  B. Implement a periodic review of privileged access within the ERP system.
  C. Implement an automated reconciliation process between ERP and IAM systems.
  D. Implement a periodic review of all ERP access within the IAM system.
  C. Implement an automated reconciliation process between ERP and IAM systems.

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  Explanation

• Question 313:

  Which of the following techniques would a group use to prioritize problems?

  A. Critical path analysis
  B. Pareto analysis
  C. Scatter charts
  D. Cause-and-effect diagrams
  B. Pareto analysis

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  Explanation

  Pareto analysis is a technique used to prioritize problems by identifying the most significant issues based on their frequency or impact, often following the 80/20 rule - where 80% of problems come from 20% of causes. This helps teams focus on the most critical issues first.

• Question 314:

  Which of the following is the MOST effective approach to reduce the threat of rogue devices being introduced to the internal network?

  A. Authorize connecting devices
  B. Authenticate connecting devices
  C. Disable unauthorized devices
  D. Scan connecting devices
  B. Authenticate connecting devices

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  Explanation

• Question 315:

  A large organization wants to implement a vulnerability management system in its internal network. A security professional has been hired to set up a vulnerability scanner on premises and to execute the scans periodically. Which of the following should be the FIRST action performed by the security professional?

  A. Configure internal firewalls to accept and pass all scanner traffic and responses
  B. Execute a vulnerability scan to determine the current organization security posture
  C. Select two different vulnerability scanners to get comprehensive reporting
  D. Obtain support from the computing systems' stakeholders
  D. Obtain support from the computing systems' stakeholders

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  Explanation

• Question 316:

  A schedule (priority plan) that establishes to show the components required at each level of the assembly and based on lead time, calculates the time when these component will be needed called:

  A. Material Requirements Planning
  B. Master Production Schedule
  C. Inventory control Planning
  D. B and C
  A. Material Requirements Planning

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  Explanation

  Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a system that:

  Uses the Master Production Schedule (MPS) as input Explodes the Bill of Materials (BOM) to determine what components are needed at each level Calculates when those components are needed based on lead times Produces a priority schedule for ordering or producing components

  Other options:

  B: Master Production Schedule: Specifies end-item demand, not component-level scheduling.

  C: Inventory Control Planning: Focuses on managing stock levels, not scheduling requirements.

  D: B and C: Incorrect, as A is the best fit.

  Correct answer: A: Material Requirements Planning.

• Question 317:

  A company implementing a localized multi-country strategy to increase market share should engage in which of the following actions?

  A. Sell different product versions in different countries under different brand names.
  B. Sell the same products under the same brand name worldwide.
  C. Locate plants on the basis of maximum location advantage.
  D. Use the best suppliers regardless of geographic location.
  A. Sell different product versions in different countries under different brand names.

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  Explanation

  A localized multi-country strategy is a type of global strategy that involves adapting products, marketing, and operations to the specific needs and preferences of each country or region where the company operates. This strategy allows the company to increase its market share by appealing to the local customers and differentiating itself from the competitors. A localized multi-country strategy requires the company to sell different product versions in different countries under different brand names, as this reflects the high degree of customization and localization that the strategy entails. The other options are not consistent with a localized multi-country strategy, as they imply a low degree of adaptation and a high degree of standardization across the markets. Selling the same products under the same brand name worldwide is a global strategy that assumes universal customer preferences and seeks economies of scale. Locating plants on the basis of maximum location advantage is a transnational strategy that balances global integration and local responsiveness. Using the best suppliers regardless of geographic location is a sourcing strategy that does not necessarily reflect the degree of localization of the products or the marketing.

• Question 318:

  One advantage of adopting a supply network perspective Is that it:

  A. protects global markets.
  B. enhances understanding of competitive and cooperative forces.
  C. defines the market relationships and partnerships.
  D. encourages rivals to collaborate.
  B. enhances understanding of competitive and cooperative forces.

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  Explanation

  A supply network perspective looks beyond individual companies and considers the entire network of interconnected entities involved in producing and delivering a product. This broader view allows businesses to understand how their actions and decisions impact not only their own operations but also those of their suppliers, customers, and competitors. This holistic approach enables them to identify opportunities for collaboration, leverage synergies, and mitigate risks within the network. It also reveals the competitive dynamics within the market, such as the strengths and weaknesses of different players and the potential for strategic alliances.

• Question 319:

  Establish the acceptable limits and are usually expressed as the amount of allowable variation about the desired amount is called:

  A. Tolerances
  B. Acceptability
  C. Charity Act
  D. Minority
  A. Tolerances

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  Explanation

  Tolerances define the acceptable limits of variation around a desired specification or target value in manufacturing and quality control. They ensure that a product functions properly even if it isn't exactly to the nominal measurement.

• Question 320:

  According to best practice, at which step in the system lifecycle shall a security professional begin involvement?

  A. Project initiation and planning
  B. Functional requirements and definition
  C. System design specification
  D. Build and document
  A. Project initiation and planning

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  Explanation