DISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Practice Test

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• Which of the following features is NOT typically included in ACAS?
• What is an inherent risk when using ACAS in an organization?
• What are administrative-level usernames and passwords used in authenticated scans called?
• How can organizations utilize ACAS data for strategic decision-making?
• What is the outcome of regularly scheduled ACAS scans?
• How does ACAS help in achieving compliance with FISMA?
• In what context is the importance of user experience highlighted for ACAS?
• What type of security awareness should be prioritized for ACAS users?
• What are the potential consequences of failing to comply with ACAS assessments?
• Which type of asset list updates automatically when a scan runs?
• Is it true that you may only select one import repository per scan?
• How are vulnerabilities categorized in Tenable.sc's cumulative view?
• In Tenable.sc, what role is typically responsible for managing user accounts?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding the Nessus Network Monitor?
• What is a significant factor in ACAS’s ability to enhance security measures?
• Where are agent scans scheduled or run from?
• What function does the ACAS database perform?
• Can ACAS be integrated with other security tools?
• When utilizing Tenable.sc, what type of data can be critical for ongoing security assessments?
• What process does ACAS utilize to assess compliance regularly?
• What type of reports does ACAS generate for compliance assessments?
• Which role is typically tasked with overseeing security policies across the organization?
• What is the primary purpose of the DISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)?
• Which of these are key drivers of the Vulnerability Priority Ratings (VPR)?
• Under what condition are systems and devices considered compliant?
• What is a critical feature of ACAS for incident response?
• What is the significance of documentation in ACAS assessments?
• Which tool provides a summary view of IPs along with vulnerability scores?
• How is ACAS primarily used in the Department of Defense (DoD)?
• What kind of support does DISA offer for ACAS users?
• How does ACAS utilize automation?
• According to the ACAS Best Practices Guide, which Tenable.sc resources are proprietary formatted XML files that define compliance checks?
• Which of the following best describes ACAS's approach to system security?
• Which security benchmarks are commonly used in ACAS assessments?
• What is a key requirement for systems to be scanned by ACAS?
• What defines an ACAS "scan policy"?
• Who benefits from effective use of ACAS?
• Which framework is emphasized in the assessment process of ACAS?
• What does ACAS TASKORD 20-0020 FRAGO 2 emphasize regarding configuration scanning?
• A vulnerability is a weakness or an attack that can compromise your system.
• What type of vulnerabilities does ACAS focus on?
• According to the ACAS contract, how can you get your Tenable.sc plugin updates?
• What does the acronym SCAP stand for in the context of ACAS?
• When creating dynamic asset lists, what occurs?
• What role does risk assessment play in the ACAS framework?
• Who is responsible for assigning scan zones and reports in the system?
• Which feature allows Tenable.sc to publish reports to target websites?
• How does ACAS contribute to risk management in IT environments?
• What is ACAS?
• What is one of the limitations of the Nessus Network Monitor (NNM) related to active scans?
• Can you pause or stop an active scan once it is running?
• How does ACAS differentiate between high, medium, and low vulnerabilities?
• What resource allows you to combine filters for customized views of vulnerability scan data?
• Which of these settings pertain to adding an individual user account?
• When you create a group, which of the following objects can you share with that group?
• What is the impact of outdated vulnerability signatures in ACAS?
• How does ACAS handle the reporting of findings?
• In what way does ACAS enhance organizational readiness for cyber threats?
• What is a key benefit of using ACAS over manual compliance assessments?
• How does user feedback contribute to improvements in ACAS?
• What is the benefit of the ACAS logging feature for organizations?
• If a system is compliant, what is the likelihood of suffering a security breach?
• Why is continuous vulnerability assessment critical in an organization’s security strategy?
• Which of the following is a benefit of using ACAS?
• A Nessus Agent is ___.
• Where do you find the software version of your Tenable.sc?
• Are asset lists dynamically generated or statically generated lists of hosts or devices?
• What is the default permission for a new user account?
• What components make up an Active Vulnerability Scan?
• Can ACAS be used to assess third-party systems?
• What is the importance of timely remediation actions in ACAS?
• What additional objects does Tenable.sc Feed provide updates to, besides dashboard templates?
• Plugins are grouped into families, such as:
• Frequently used filters can be saved as what for use in various analyses?
• Which category of findings does the STIG Severity Filter specifically categorize?
• Which of the following roles is NOT a predefined Tenable.sc role?
• Which type of objects can users in the same group utilize among themselves?
• What is an essential part of conducting effective vulnerability assessments with ACAS?
• Which role sits at the top of the organization hierarchy?
• Which tool would you use to assess vulnerability counts and their severity counts?
• What is a key function of the dashboards in Tenable.sc?
• What can an endpoint’s lack of security features indicate?
• Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Nessus Network Monitor?
• What is the primary purpose of vulnerability management?
• Can Combination Asset lists be part Static and part Dynamic?
• Which feature allows the sharing of dashboard content among group members?
• How are roles and permissions managed within ACAS?
• Which vulnerability filter setting will show only vulnerabilities detected by the NNM?
• Is ACAS compliant with federal regulations?
• How does ACAS support auditing processes?
• Which of the following is a feature of ACAS?
• What is a remediation plan in the context of ACAS?
• Select the Task Order for the most current Implementation of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for the Enterprise.
• What is the primary purpose of a scan zone in Tenable.sc?
• What role does ACAS play in vulnerability management?
• What types of configurations are typically evaluated by ACAS?
• What type of organization primarily utilizes ACAS?
• What is a key feature of ACAS reporting?
• What two methods can you use to add a dynamic asset list?
• The NNM monitors data primarily at which layer?
• How does ACAS assist with audit requirements?
• Can users in different groups using the same shared asset list see different IP addresses?
• What is the difference between compliance auditing and vulnerability management?
• What does ACAS rely on to define compliance standards?
• What Active Scan setting must be enabled for networks using DHCP to track endpoints properly?
• What does ACAS rely on to evaluate the currency of system defenses?
• What is the primary purpose of vulnerability queries in Tenable.sc?
• What characteristic defines a Tenable.sc plugin?
• What is one of the functions of ACAS in organizations?
• What is the role of system administrators concerning ACAS?
• How often can Tenable.sc plugin updates be retrieved according to ACAS provisions?
• How frequently should ACAS assessments be performed according to best practices?
• Which Port Scan Range value instructs the scanner to scan only common ports?
• Which icon is used for launching a scan or report?
• What can you do on the Plugins page of Tenable.sc?
• Can you add a dashboard from a pre-built dashboard template in Tenable.sc?
• Where do you find the user guide of your Tenable.sc?
• What are the three allowable options for scanning stand-alone networks according to the ACAS contract?
• What does "continuous monitoring" mean in the context of ACAS?
• What types of assessments does ACAS perform?
• How does ACAS utilize the results of vulnerability scans?
• What benefit does ACAS offer regarding federal information security?
• Which of the following pages displays the update schedule for updating the Active and Passive Plugins on the Security Manager's interface?
• Why is user feedback valuable in the context of ACAS implementation?
• What concept describes monitoring network interactions without active scans?
• What is a static asset list?
• What benefit does ACAS provide to Department of Defense (DoD) systems?
• What does the STIG Severity Filter display?
• In the context of ACAS, what is frequently assessed as part of compliance assessments?
• What is the purpose of the Nessus Manager?
• What are Nessus Agents primarily used for?
• In a group, which of the following can members NOT do with each other's accounts?
• Does Tenable.sc display vulnerability data at various levels ranging from summary to detailed lists?
• Which type of scan is capable of running local checks?
• What are the main components of the ACAS architecture?
• Is it possible to customize dashboards in Tenable.sc?
• What Tenable.sc role is responsible for setting up scan zones?
• Which one of these tools is the central console that provides continuous endpoint security and compliance monitoring?
• Which of these is a script file used to collect and interpret vulnerability, compliance, and configuration data?
• True or False: User accounts created by other users inherit the creating user's permissions.
• What role does the ACAS Client play in the assessment process?
• What is the role of the ACAS dashboard?
• What type of vulnerabilities are stored in Tenable.sc's Cumulative view?
• What is the primary focus of ACAS?
• What is essential for maintaining the effectiveness of ACAS?
• Which aspect of cybersecurity does ACAS improve through its assessments?
• Which types of information can be displayed on a Dashboard in Tenable.sc?
• What is required to use a Nessus Manager?
• What is the primary benefit of monitoring data in motion with the NNM?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of Tenable.sc?
• Which of the following is true regarding configurations in security assessments?
• Choose the Tenable.sc Severity Level that corresponds to the Failed Compliance result.
• What does "Max Simultaneous Checks Per Host" limit?
• Which feature differentiates a Nessus Agent from a traditional scanner?
• What feature allows users to evaluate network activity between scans?
• According to Best Practices, which types of scanning does Tenable.sc dashboards help identify the quality of?
• Are you allowed to change any settings in the BPG Scan Policy templates required by JFHQ-DODIN?
• The Nessus scanner scans data at rest, while the NNM monitors data in motion.
• Is the Nessus Network Monitor required as part of the task order?
• Which of the following is a critical aspect of maintaining security compliance?
• What is the maximum size of a Tenable.sc Repository?
• What programming language is used to write plugins for the Nessus Network Monitor?
• Should an Agent Differential Scan be run on endpoints with or without Agents?
• What functionality does 'Manage All Users' provide?
• What type of alerts does ACAS generate for critical vulnerabilities?
• What standards do ACAS assessments often align with?
• What types of data can ACAS collect during a scan?
• Which page loads by default when you log in to Tenable.sc?
• What is the purpose of vulnerability signatures in ACAS?
• Which Analysis Tool lists matching addresses, their vulnerability scores, and a breakdown of severity counts?
• What is the primary tool used by ACAS for vulnerability scanning?
• What indicates that a vulnerability is considered mitigated?
• What mechanism does ACAS provide to prioritize vulnerabilities?
• What does the presence of new security features on an endpoint denote?
• Can ACAS assess both on-premises and cloud environments?
• How often should ACAS software updates be applied?
• According to Best Practices, are both Discovery and Vulnerability Scans required to be credentialed?
• How does ACAS assist organizations during security incidents?
• Which page allows you to set your local time zone?
• What is the significance of asset inventory in ACAS?
• Which protocol is used by ACAS for communication between clients and servers?
• What can users in the same group do with each other's accounts?
• What action should be taken prior to scanning to get the most accurate results on a system's security posture?
• What occurs when a vulnerability is flagged by ACAS?
• Which of the following actions allows you to set an expiration date?
• In terms of compliance, ACAS aligns with which act?
• Which of the following groups is defined for each organization by default?
• What role does training play in the effective use of ACAS?
• Are there specific training requirements for effectively using ACAS?
• What action should be taken if ACAS discovers a critical vulnerability?
• Which security center role is responsible for creating an organization?
• What target configurations can be included in your Freeze Window?
• Is it possible to customize security policies in ACAS?