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CompTIA CV0-004 Exam - Topic 5 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's CV0-004 exam
Question #: 22
Topic #: 5
[All CV0-004 Questions]

Following a ransomware attack, the legal department at a company instructs the IT administrator to store the data from the affected virtual machines for a minimum of one year.

Which of the following is this an example of?

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Suggested Answer: B

The instruction by the legal department to store data from the affected virtual machines for a minimum of one year is an example of data Retention. Retention policies are often driven by regulatory compliance requirements and dictate how long certain types of data must be kept before they can be securely disposed of. Reference: CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide (Exam CV0-004) by Todd Montgomery and Stephen Olson


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Wava
3 months ago
I thought encryption was more important in these cases!
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Maybelle
3 months ago
Sounds like a smart move to ensure recoverability.
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Becky
3 months ago
Wait, are they really required to keep it for a whole year?
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Domonique
4 months ago
I agree, it's all about keeping data for a set time.
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Willodean
4 months ago
This is definitely about retention.
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Lemuel
4 months ago
I was confused about the definitions before, but I think retention is the best fit here since it specifies a time frame for keeping the data.
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Willodean
4 months ago
I remember a practice question about data retention policies, and it seems like this situation is asking for something similar. Retention sounds right.
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Nydia
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but it feels like it could also touch on recoverability since they're focusing on data storage after a ransomware incident.
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Carolynn
5 months ago
I think this is related to retention since they want to keep the data for a specific period after the attack.
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Precious
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. The legal department is instructing the IT admin to store the data for a minimum of one year. That sounds like it's related to retention, so I'll go with option B.
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Timmy
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The question mentions a ransomware attack, but I'm not sure how that relates to the answer choices. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Glenna
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about data retention policies. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.
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Avery
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. Is it asking about the purpose of storing the data, or the type of security measure being taken? I'll have to read it over again to make sure I understand.
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Alton
5 months ago
Ah, I've covered this topic in my studies. A forensic lockdown is all about preserving the integrity of the evidence, so I'm pretty confident the answer is D, "All of the above."
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Hyun
1 year ago
This is like a trick question or something. I'm just going to go with my gut and choose Integrity. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky!
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Gail
1 year ago
User 3: I'll go with Integrity too, just to be safe.
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Nana
1 year ago
I'm going with Recoverability.
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Lon
1 year ago
I think it's actually Retention.
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Selma
1 year ago
Hold up, are we sure this isn't about Recoverability? I mean, the company just had a ransomware attack, so they're probably trying to make sure they can recover the data.
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Margo
1 year ago
Got it. Thanks for clarifying!
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Jerry
1 year ago
Exactly. It's all about retaining the data for future reference or compliance purposes.
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Eden
1 year ago
Oh, I see. So it's more about keeping the data for a certain period of time rather than just recovering it.
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Ammie
1 year ago
It's actually about Retention. They need to store the data for a minimum of one year.
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Mammie
1 year ago
D) Integrity
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Lashawn
1 year ago
C) Encryption
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Lauran
1 year ago
B) Retention
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Staci
1 year ago
A) Recoverability
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Jose
1 year ago
Honestly, this is a no-brainer. Retention is the correct answer. I could do this exam in my sleep!
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Melda
1 year ago
Exactly, it's important for legal and compliance purposes.
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Artie
1 year ago
I agree, it's all about keeping the data for a specific period of time.
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Glenn
1 year ago
Retention is the correct answer.
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Bernardo
1 year ago
D) Integrity
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Stanton
1 year ago
C) Encryption
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Staci
1 year ago
B) Retention
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Jenelle
1 year ago
A) Recoverability
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Yvonne
1 year ago
Hmm, I don't think this is about Encryption. The question is specifically asking about the legal department's instructions, not the technical implementation.
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Lottie
1 year ago
D) Integrity
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Mee
1 year ago
C) Encryption
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Jodi
1 year ago
B) Retention
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Jin
1 year ago
A) Recoverability
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Myra
1 year ago
But could it also be A) Recoverability, since they want to be able to recover the data in case of future attacks?
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Laila
1 year ago
I agree with Peter, storing data for a minimum of one year is definitely about retention.
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Peter
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) Retention.
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Devora
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure this is an example of Retention. The company is being instructed to store the data for a minimum of one year, so that's gotta be it.
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Thea
1 year ago
That makes sense, storing the data for a specific period of time.
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Shawnee
1 year ago
Yes, you're right. It's definitely Retention.
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