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Question#1

An assessor is unsure if log review and interview is sufficient testing for a requirement.
Who can best answer this question?

A. Payment brands
B. Issuing banks
C. Vendor
D. PCI SSC

Explanation:
Reference: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/about_us/#:~:text=The%20PCI%20SSC%20mission %20is, and%20effective%20implementation%20by%20stakeholders

Question#2

To liberate a person detected inside of the inner shipping delivery room and stop the alarm, the software monitoring the access-control system must only allow the opening of which door?

A. The external facing door
B. The internal facing door
C. The last activated door
D. The least secure door

Question#3

You are driving to a vendor for their first assessment. The facility is in a rural area, twenty miles away from the nearest large town.
What most concerns you about the location?

A. The local fire service may not be able to reach the facility within 15 minutes
B. Law enforcement services may not be able to reach the facility in a timely manner
C. Power blackouts may affect security systems
D. There may not be adequate retail outlets, which may cause problems when sourcing lunch items for onsite personnel

Question#4

Before you go on-site, the vendor’s primary contact communicates a legitimate reason for delaying the assessment for several months.
Who can approve the change in the report delivery schedule?

A. Vendor senior management
B. Payment brands
C. Affected issuers
D. PCI SSC

Question#5

For how long must a vendor retain all applicant and employee background information on file?

A. For at least 12 months after termination of the contract of employment
B. For at least 18 months after termination of the contract of employment
C. For at least 24 months after termination of the contract of employment
D. It is not a requirement to store this information beyond termination of the contract

Exam Code: CPSA
Q & A: 50 Q&As         Updated:  Oct 08,2026

 

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