DSCI DCPLA Exam - Topic 1 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for DSCI's DCPLA exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 1

''Data which cannot be attributed to a particular data subject without use of additional information.'' Which of the following best describes the above statement?

AAnonymized Data

BMetadata

CPseudonymized Data

DNone of the above

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Suggested Answer: A, C

by Polly at Jul 07, 2024, 03:09 PM

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Isaac

6 months ago

I didn't know there was a difference, this is surprising!

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Isabelle

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure it's not just Metadata?

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Julieta

6 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about keeping data safe!

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Timmy

7 months ago

I think it's Pseudonymized Data, though.

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Jaleesa

7 months ago

That's definitely Anonymized Data!

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Janessa

7 months ago

I lean towards C, Pseudonymized Data, but I'm confused about the difference between that and Anonymized Data.

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Aleisha

7 months ago

I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced on data classification, but I can't recall the exact definitions.

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Kallie

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about Pseudonymized Data being related to using additional information to identify subjects.

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Bettye

8 months ago

I think the answer might be A, Anonymized Data, because it sounds like data that can't be traced back to an individual.

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Jesusita

8 months ago

Ah, I think I've got it. The key is that the data can't be attributed to a particular subject without additional information. That sounds like the definition of pseudonymized data to me.

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Beata

8 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. Anonymized data, metadata, and pseudonymized data - I need to make sure I understand the differences between these concepts to pick the right one.

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Youlanda

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. The question is asking for the "best" description, so I'll need to carefully consider the other options as well before selecting my answer.

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Mitsue

8 months ago

This one seems straightforward - the description matches the definition of anonymized data, where the data can't be linked back to a specific individual.

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Ardella

8 months ago

Ah, I got this! The best indicator is definitely an increase in the number of detected incidents not previously identified. That shows the IDS is catching new threats, which is the whole point.

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Scarlet

8 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure which two options are the best fit, but I'll give it my best shot and hope for the best.

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Kathrine

1 year ago

Wait, is this a trick question? Like, is the answer 'None of the above' just to make us all second-guess ourselves? These certification exams are getting trickier every year!

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Karan

11 months ago

I think it might be A) Anonymized Data.

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Layla

11 months ago

A) Anonymized Data

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Catalina

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but I don't think it's D) None of the above.

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Juliann

11 months ago

D) None of the above

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Roy

11 months ago

I think it's C) Pseudonymized Data.

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Shala

12 months ago

C) Pseudonymized Data

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Shawana

12 months ago

A) Anonymized Data

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Yaeko

1 year ago

Pseudonymized data, definitely. I remember learning about that in my data privacy class. Plus, it's got that fancy-sounding name, so it's gotta be the right answer.

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Filiberto

11 months ago

Metadata is data about the data, not necessarily about a specific data subject.

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Micaela

11 months ago

Anonymized data wouldn't require additional information to identify the data subject.

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Demetra

12 months ago

It's important to protect data privacy by using pseudonymized data.

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Nadine

1 year ago

I agree, pseudonymized data is the correct answer.

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Margurite

1 year ago

I'm not too sure about this one. Is there a 'Confused' option? Because that's how I'm feeling right now.

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Renay

1 year ago

C) Pseudonymized Data

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Vicki

1 year ago

A) Anonymized Data

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Leandro

1 year ago

But anonymized data is data that cannot be linked to an individual, while pseudonymized data is still linked to an individual through additional information.

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