CIPS Exam L6M7 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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Carin

1 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

10 days ago

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

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Johnna

14 days ago

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

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Miles

28 days ago

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

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Margarita

1 months ago

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

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Tawna

5 days ago

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

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Hayley

7 days ago

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

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Lorean

20 days 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

1 months ago

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

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Bernardine

2 months ago

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

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Ahmed

2 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

3 days ago

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

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Zachary

9 days ago

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

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Sherill

1 months ago

Availability ensures that data is accessible when needed.

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Merrilee

1 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

1 months ago

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

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Gail

1 months ago

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

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Lonny

2 months ago

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

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Torie

2 months ago

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

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