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IAPP CIPT Exam - Topic 1 Question 118 Discussion

What is the main function of the Amnesic Incognito Live System or TAILS device?
A) It allows the user to run a self-contained computer from a USB device.
B) It accesses systems with a credential that leaves no discernable tracks.
C) It encrypts data stored on any computer on a network.
D) It causes a system to suspend its security protocols.

IAPP CIPT Exam - Topic 1 Question 118 Discussion

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Question #: 118
Topic #: 1
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What is the main function of the Amnesic Incognito Live System or TAILS device?

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The Amnesic Incognito Live System (TAILS) is a security-focused, Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity. It is designed to be run from a USB stick or a DVD, which ensures that the system does not leave any traces on the computer it is used on. When TAILS is shut down, it leaves no trace of having been run on the machine. This feature makes it particularly useful for users who need to use a secure and private operating system on potentially untrusted machines. Reference to TAILS and its functions can be found in various privacy and security guidelines.


by Arthur at Apr 13, 2026, 07:38 AM

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Tori
A sounds good, but B makes more sense for anonymity.
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Marica
5 days ago
I feel B is right. No tracks is important for privacy.
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Sommer
10 days ago
I think it's A. Running from a USB is cool.
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Martha
15 days ago
D seems off. It’s about security, not suspending it.
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Elinore
20 days ago
C sounds useful, but not the main function.
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Jesusa
26 days ago
I lean towards B too. It’s all about anonymity.
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Beata
1 month ago
A makes sense, but B has more privacy implications.
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Leoma
1 month ago
I feel like B is the right choice. No tracks is crucial!
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Kati
1 month ago
I think it's A. Running from a USB is cool.
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Gregoria
2 months ago
I thought it was just for encryption, but I guess it does more!
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Marti
2 months ago
B is also a big part of it, right?
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Josephine
2 months ago
Wait, does it really leave no tracks? Sounds too good to be true.
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Myrtie
2 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about privacy!
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Cyril
2 months ago
It allows the user to run a self-contained computer from a USB device.
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Lacey
2 months ago
I thought it was just for encryption, guess I was wrong!
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Maryln
3 months ago
B is also true, but A is the main function.
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Johna
3 months ago
Wait, can it really leave no tracks? Sounds too good to be true.
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Ling
4 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about privacy!
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Brice
5 months ago
A) It allows the user to run a self-contained computer from a USB device.
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Christiane
5 months ago
I vaguely remember that TAILS encrypts data, but I don't think it does that for all computers on a network.
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Nada
5 months ago
I feel like option A sounds right since TAILS is often used on USBs, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Josefa
5 months ago
I remember practicing a question about TAILS, and I think it was related to accessing systems without leaving traces.
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Twana
5 months ago
I think TAILS is about privacy, but I'm not sure if it's just about running from a USB or something more.
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