PCI SSC Assessor_New_V4 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PCI Security Standards Council |
| Exam Name: | PCI Qualified Security Assessor V4 Exam (QSA_New_V4) |
| Exam Number: | QSA_New_V4 |
| Exam Duration: | 300-360 |
| Related Certifications: | PCI DSS Fundamentals Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) Certification |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 40-70 (varies by delivery session) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based Questions, Assessment Decision Making |
| Recommended Training: | PCI SSC Training Programs PCI DSS Fundamentals Training |
| Exam Registration: | PCI SSC QSA Program Registration |
| Sample Questions: | PCI SSC Assessor_New_V4 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Instructor-led training (in-person or virtual) with final qualification exam administered by PCI Security Standards Council |
| Pre Condition: | Must be employed by a PCI SSC approved Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) company and typically hold security/audit certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/program_training_and_qualification/qsa_certification/ |
PCI SSC Assessor_New_V4 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: PCI DSS Foundations | - PCI DSS Core Requirements Overview
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| Topic 2: Assessment Methodology | - Compliance Validation
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| Topic 3: Reporting and Documentation | - Payment Brand Reporting
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| Topic 4: Advanced Assessment Topics | - Customized Approach (PCI DSS v4.0)
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PCI SSC Assessor_New_V4 Sample Questions:
1. Security policies and operational procedures should be?
A) Stored securely so that only management has access
B) Distributed to and understood by all affected parties
C) Encrypted with strong cryptography
D) Reviewed and updated at least quarterly
2. According to requirement 1, what is the purpose of "Network Security Controls?
A) Control network traffic between two or more logical or physical network segments.
B) Discover vulnerabilities and rank them
C) Manage anti-malware throughout the CDE.
D) Encrypt PAN when stored
3. Passwords for default accounts and default administrative accounts should be?
A) Reset to the default password before installing a system on the network
B) Changed before installing a system on the network
C) Configured to expire in 30 days
D) Changed within 30 days after installing a system on the network.
4. If an entity shares cardholder data with a TPSP, what activity is the entity required to perform'?
A) The entity must monitor the TPSP's PCI DSS compliance status at least annually
B) The entity must test the TPSP's incident response plan at least quarterly
C) The entity must perform a risk assessment of the TPSP's environment at least quarterly.
D) The entity must conduct ASV scans on the TPSP's systems at least annually
5. An entity accepts e-commerce payment card transactions and stores account data in a database The database server and the web server are both accessible from the Internet The database server and the web server are on separate physical servers. What is required for the entity to meet PCI DSS requirements7
A) The web server should be moved into the internal network
B) The database server should be moved to a separate segment from the web server to allow for more concurrent connections
C) The database server should be relocated so that it is not accessible from untrusted networks
D) The web server and the database server should be installed on the same physical server
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: B | Question # 2 Answer: A | Question # 3 Answer: B | Question # 4 Answer: A | Question # 5 Answer: C |
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