What does “System Integrity” mean?
A.
The software of the system has been implemented as designed.
B.
Users can’t tamper with processes they do not own.
C.
Hardware and firmware have undergone periodic testing to verify that they are functioning properly.
D.
Design specifications have been verified against the formal top-level specification.
Explanation:
System Integrity means that all components of the system cannot be tampered with by unauthorized personnel
and can be verified that they work properly.
Incorrect Answers:
A: System Integrity concerns how software runs, and is not related to implementation of software.
C: System Integrity does not mean hardware and firmware verification. System Integrity relates to how running
software behaves.
D: System Integrity is not part of the specification verification. System Integrity concerns how software runs.http://www.cerberussystems.com/INFOSEC/stds/d520028.htm
Conrad, Eric, Seth Misenar and Joshua Feldman, CISSP Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Syngress, Waltham, 2012,
p. 12