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Interview Prep

CISSP Interview Questions

Practice real interview prompts based on CISSP objectives. Review strong sample answers, listening cues, and common traps before the conversation gets real.

Question 1 of 18

How should an authorizing official evaluate and communicate acceptance of residual risk when a system is authorized?

Strong Interview Answer

The authorizing official formally accepts the residual risk, signifying a tolerance for remaining vulnerabilities.

What to Listen For

  • acceptance
  • residual risk
  • tolerance
  • risk management principles

Caution

Focus on the acceptance of risk, not simply the definition of risk.