CIPS L6M7 Exam - Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M7 exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 1

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In order to keep data secure, which three things should be considered?

AAccess, accuracy, confidentiality

BLocation, availability, access

CIntegrity, location, format

DConfidentiality, availability, integrity

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Suggested Answer: D

This is the CIA triangle which is from p.143. The three aspects are the three corners of the triangle. Remember this one for the exam as I've heard it comes up frequently. Just remember data security = CIA = confidentiality, integrity and availability.

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by Tanesha at Apr 09, 2025, 12:27 AM

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Anabel

2 months ago

Not sure about D, can integrity really be prioritized over access?

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Stevie

2 months ago

I agree with D, but A has some good points too.

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Dottie

3 months ago

Wait, isn't location important too?

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Nilsa

3 months ago

I think D is the best choice. Integrity is crucial!

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Zena

3 months ago

Definitely A! Access and confidentiality are key.

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Roxanne

3 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the options. I thought location was important too, but it doesn’t seem to fit with the main principles of data security.

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Adell

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think integrity is crucial for data security. That makes me lean towards D as well.

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Marjory

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like access and confidentiality are definitely important. Could it be A or D?

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Peggy

4 months ago

I think I remember something about the CIA triad, which stands for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. So maybe option D?

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Shelia

4 months ago

Ah, this is a classic security question. Access, accuracy, and confidentiality - that's the answer, right? Or wait, was it something else? I better double-check my understanding before selecting an option.

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Toi

4 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I know data security involves protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. I'll go with option D since that seems to cover those key areas.

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Alpha

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know security is important, but I'm having trouble remembering the exact three things I need to consider. Maybe I should review my notes quickly before answering.

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Charlene

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward security question. I'm pretty confident I can answer this based on the key security principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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Carin

10 months ago

Haha, I bet the exam writers were having a field day coming up with these options. D is the way to go, though.

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Selma

9 months ago

The exam writers really tried to make us think with these options, but D is the most logical.

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Johnna

9 months ago

Confidentiality, availability, and integrity are key when it comes to data security.

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Miles

9 months ago

I agree, D is definitely the best choice for keeping data secure.

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Margarita

10 months ago

I agree with D. Gotta protect that data from unauthorized access, loss, and tampering!

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Tawna

9 months ago

Absolutely, data security is crucial. We have to prioritize confidentiality, availability, and integrity.

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Hayley

9 months ago

I think so too. It's important to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, and tampering.

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Lorean

9 months ago

Yes, D is the best option. We need to make sure data is kept confidential, available when needed, and not tampered with.

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Kaycee

10 months ago

Definitely D. Keeping data secure means ensuring it's confidential, available when needed, and maintains its integrity.

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Bernardine

10 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) Integrity, location, format could also be important.

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Ahmed

10 months ago

I think D is the correct answer. Confidentiality, availability, and integrity are the three key pillars of data security.

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Apolonia

8 months ago

Confidentiality, availability, and integrity are indeed the key components of data security.

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Zachary

9 months ago

Integrity is important to maintain the accuracy and consistency of data.

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Sherill

9 months ago

Availability ensures that data is accessible when needed.

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Merrilee

9 months ago

Confidentiality, availability, and integrity are definitely the key factors to consider when it comes to keeping data secure.

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Amos

10 months ago

I agree, data confidentiality is crucial to prevent unauthorized access.

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Gail

10 months ago

I agree, D is the correct answer. Those three pillars are crucial for data security.

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Lonny

11 months ago

I agree with Torie, those three are crucial for data security.

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Torie

11 months ago

I think the answer is D) Confidentiality, availability, integrity.

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