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CISSP study material · question 173 of 500
A payroll system outage would leave the organisation able to keep paying staff but with markedly reduced effectiveness, and would cause significant but not life-threatening harm to individuals. Which FIPS 199 impact level fits?
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Answer: D. Moderate.
Moderate impact means primary functions continue with significantly reduced effectiveness, with significant harm to individuals that stops short of loss of life or life-threatening injury.
Source: NIST FIPS 199 (NIST) — FIPS 199 > Potential Impact on Organizations and Individuals