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Isaca CDPSE Exam - Topic 2 Question 24 Discussion

Which of the following is the MOST important consideration for determining the operational life of an encryption key?
D) Length of key and complexity of algorithm
A) Number of entities involved in communication
B) Number of digitally signed documents in force
C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected

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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Kimbery
8 months ago
A lot of factors play a role, but C seems to take the cake!
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Albert
8 months ago
Wait, are we really saying C is the most important? Sounds off to me.
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Natalya
9 months ago
Not so sure about that, I’d lean towards D. Key length is crucial too.
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Latonia
9 months ago
Totally agree with C! Protecting sensitive info is key.
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Herminia
9 months ago
I think it's definitely C, the data's sensitivity matters most.
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Britt
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 months ago
I'm leaning towards "Toxic" because we studied that toxic substances are definitely considered hazards.
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Selma
10 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
A) Number of entities involved in communication
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Eun
1 year ago
D) Length of key and complexity of algorithm
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Nichelle
1 year ago
C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected
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Marquetta
1 year 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
1 year ago
That would definitely be some intense security measures!
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Tonja
1 year ago
D) Length of key and complexity of algorithm
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Brandon
1 year ago
C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected
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Sherill
1 year 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
1 year ago
I agree, all these factors are important for determining the operational life of an encryption key.
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Lorriane
1 year ago
True, but the volume and sensitivity of data protected should also be considered.
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Mitzie
1 year ago
But the complexity of the algorithm also plays a big role in encryption strength.
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Roslyn
1 year ago
I think the length of the key is definitely important. It determines how secure the encryption is.
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Gwenn
1 year ago
I agree, all these factors are important for determining the operational life of an encryption key.
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Hoa
1 year ago
True, but the volume and sensitivity of data protected should also be considered.
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Jacob
1 year ago
But the complexity of the algorithm also plays a big role in encryption strength.
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Jolanda
1 year ago
I think the length of the key is definitely important. It determines how secure the encryption is.
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Horace
1 year 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
1 year ago
C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected
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Skye
1 year ago
A) Number of entities involved in communication
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Wenona
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
D) Length of key and complexity of algorithm
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Mickie
1 year ago
C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected
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Chaya
1 year ago
B) Number of digitally signed documents in force
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Eladia
1 year ago
A) Number of entities involved in communication
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Zita
1 year ago
I think the most important consideration is C) Volume and sensitivity of data protected.
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