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Isaca CDPSE Exam - Topic 2 Question 24 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CDPSE exam
Question #: 24
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following is the MOST important consideration for determining the operational life of an encryption key?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Kimbery
4 months ago
A lot of factors play a role, but C seems to take the cake!
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Albert
4 months ago
Wait, are we really saying C is the most important? Sounds off to me.
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Natalya
4 months ago
Not so sure about that, I’d lean towards D. Key length is crucial too.
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Latonia
4 months ago
Totally agree with C! Protecting sensitive info is key.
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Herminia
4 months ago
I think it's definitely C, the data's sensitivity matters most.
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Britt
5 months ago
I feel like the number of digitally signed documents might not be as relevant as the sensitivity of the data. I hope I’m remembering that correctly!
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Twana
5 months ago
I’m leaning towards option C, but I recall there were questions that emphasized the number of entities involved too. It’s tricky!
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Cornell
5 months ago
I remember practicing a question about key management, and I feel like the length of the key and complexity of the algorithm also play a significant role.
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Marlon
5 months ago
I think the volume and sensitivity of data protected is really crucial for key lifespan, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most important factor.
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Magnolia
5 months ago
Hmm, I think the key here is understanding the difference between Matrix Items and regular Items. Let me review the relevant concepts before answering.
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Junita
5 months ago
I'm leaning towards "Toxic" because we studied that toxic substances are definitely considered hazards.
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Selma
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The guest invite settings show that external users can't redeem invitations without a passcode. So I need to figure out which of the shared users are external and will require a passcode.
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Lizbeth
10 months ago
Wait, is this a trick question? The real answer is obviously the number of unicorns involved in the encryption process. Everyone knows that's the most important factor.
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Pearly
9 months ago
A) Number of entities involved in communication
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Eun
9 months ago
D) Length of key and complexity of algorithm
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Nichelle
9 months ago
C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected
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Marquetta
10 months ago
I'm just imagining a scenario where the encryption key is so long, it takes an entire tree to store it. Now that's some next-level security!
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Rima
9 months ago
That would definitely be some intense security measures!
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Tonja
9 months ago
D) Length of key and complexity of algorithm
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Brandon
9 months ago
C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected
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Sherill
10 months ago
Hold on, are we sure the complexity of the algorithm is the right answer? I mean, have you seen the size of some encryption keys these days? It's like trying to memorize the entire dictionary. Length is where it's at, my friend.
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Andree
8 months ago
I agree, all these factors are important for determining the operational life of an encryption key.
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Lorriane
8 months ago
True, but the volume and sensitivity of data protected should also be considered.
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Mitzie
8 months ago
But the complexity of the algorithm also plays a big role in encryption strength.
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Roslyn
8 months ago
I think the length of the key is definitely important. It determines how secure the encryption is.
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Gwenn
8 months ago
I agree, all these factors are important for determining the operational life of an encryption key.
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Hoa
9 months ago
True, but the volume and sensitivity of data protected should also be considered.
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Jacob
9 months ago
But the complexity of the algorithm also plays a big role in encryption strength.
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Jolanda
9 months ago
I think the length of the key is definitely important. It determines how secure the encryption is.
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Horace
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. What if you have a huge network of entities communicating? Wouldn't that increase the chances of the key being compromised? Maybe that's the real deciding factor.
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Yvonne
10 months ago
C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected
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Skye
10 months ago
A) Number of entities involved in communication
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Wenona
10 months ago
I don't know, the volume and sensitivity of the data seems like a pretty big deal to me. If you're protecting the nuclear launch codes, you'll need a much more robust key than for your grocery list.
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Cristen
10 months ago
I think D) Length of key and complexity of algorithm is also crucial, as a longer key and more complex algorithm can make it harder to crack the encryption.
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Amos
11 months ago
I agree with Zita, because the more data and sensitive it is, the more important it is to have a strong encryption key.
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Dong
11 months ago
Well, the length and complexity of the encryption algorithm would surely have the biggest impact on the key's lifespan. I mean, the more secure the encryption, the longer it'll hold up, right?
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Jesusa
9 months ago
D) Length of key and complexity of algorithm
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Mickie
9 months ago
C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected
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Chaya
10 months ago
B) Number of digitally signed documents in force
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Eladia
10 months ago
A) Number of entities involved in communication
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Zita
11 months ago
I think the most important consideration is C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected.
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