Final Exam for: IS-860.c: The National Infrastructure

Protection Plan, An Introduction

1. What NIPP 2013 element provide a basis for the critical infrastructure community

to work jointly to set specific national priorities? A. Core Tenets

B. Partnership Model

C. Risk Management Framework

D. Mission, vision, and goals.

E. Call to Action

2. Make the following statement True by filling in the blank from the choices below: Reliance on

information and communications technologies have ____ potential vulnerabilities to physical and cyber

threats and potential consequences resulting from the compromise of underlying systems or networks.

 A. reduced

B. divided

C. increased

D. no effect on

3. Which of the following is the PPD-21 definition of Security? A. Reducing the risk to critical

infrastructure by physical means or defens[ive] cyber measures to intrusions, attacks, or the effects

of natural or manmade disasters.

B. The protection of information assets through the use of technology, processes, and training.

C. Procedures followed or measures taken to ensure the safety of a state or organization

D. A financial instrument that represents: an ownership position in a publicly-traded corporation

(stock), a creditor relationship with governmental body or a corporation (bond), or rights to ownership

as represented by an option.

4. All of the following are strategic imperatives described by PPD-21 to drive the Federal approach to

strengthen critical infrastructure security and resilience EXCEPT: A. Refine and clarify functional

relationships across the Federal Government to advance the national unity of effort to strengthen

critical infrastructure security and resilience

B. Coordinate with critical infrastructure owners and operators to improve cybersecurity

information sharing and collaboratively develop and implement risk-based approaches to

cybersecurity

C. Implement an integration and analysis function to inform planning and operations decisions

regarding critical infrastructure

D. Enable effective information exchange by identifying baseline data and systems requirements

for the Federal Government

5. This forum comprises regional groups and coalitions around the country engaged in various initiatives

to advance critical infrastructure security and resilience in the public and private sectors A. State,

Local, Tribal and Territorial Government Coordinating Council (SLTTGCC)

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B. Regional Consortium Coordinating Council (RC3)

C. Federal Senior Leadership Council (FSLC)

D. Sector Coordinating Councils (SCC)

6. Under which category in the NIPP Call to action does the following activity fall: Learn and Adapt

During and After Exercises and Incidents A. Build Upon Partnership Efforts

B. Focus on Outcomes

C. Innovate in Managing Risk

7. PPD-21 recommends critical infrastructure owners and operators contribute to national critical

infrastructure security and resilience efforts through a range of activities, including all of the following

EXCEPT: A. Perform critical infrastructure risk assessments; understand dependencies and

interdependencies; and develop emergency response plans

B. Sponsor critical infrastructure security and resilience-related research and development,

demonstration projects, and pilot programs

C. Develop and coordinate emergency response plans with appropriate Federal and SLTT

government authorities

D. Establish continuity plans and programs that facilitate the performance of lifeline functions

during an incident

8. This forum promotes the engagement of non-Federal government partners in National critical

infrastructure security and resilience efforts and provides an organizational structure to coordinate

across jurisdictions on State and local government guidance, strategies and programs. A. State,

Local, Tribal and Territorial Government Coordinating Council (SLTTGCC)

B. Regional Consortium Coordinating Council (RC3)

C. Federal Senior Leadership Council (FSLC)

D. Sector Coordinating Councils (SCC)

9. For what group of stakeholders are the following examples of activities suggested: Become involved in

a relevant local, regional sector and cross-sector partnership; Work with private sector and emergency

response partners on emergency management plans and exercising; Share success stories and

opportunities for improvement. A. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Government Executives

B. Private Sector Companies

C. First Responders

D. All of the Above

10. Which of the following critical infrastructure partners offer an additional mechanism to engage with

a pre-existing group of private sector leaders to obtain feedback on critical infrastructure policy and

programs, and to make suggestions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of specific government

programs. A. Federal and State Regulatory Agencies

B. State and Regionally Based Boards, Commissions, Authorities, Councils, and Other Entities

C. Academia and Research Centers

D. Advisory Councils

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