ISC2 SSCP Exam - Topic 4 Question 109 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's SSCP exam

Question #: 109
Topic #: 4

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External consistency ensures that the data stored in the database is:

Ain-consistent with the real world.

Bremains consistant when sent from one system to another.

Cconsistent with the logical world.

Dconsistent with the real world.

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Suggested Answer: D

External consistency ensures that the data stored in the database is consistent with the real world.

Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, page 33.

by Alline at Nov 23, 2025, 11:44 AM

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Timothy

12 hours ago

Wait, is it really D? That sounds too straightforward.

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Freeman

6 days ago

I thought it was B, but now I'm not so sure.

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Cruz

11 days ago

External consistency? More like external confusion if you ask me.

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Ronny

16 days ago

C) consistent with the logical world. Duh, it's in the question!

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Stevie

21 days ago

Haha, "in-consistent with the real world" - that's a good one!

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Thaddeus

26 days ago

I’m a bit unsure, but I guess it could also be about how data transfers between systems, which makes me think of B.

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Dorcas

1 month ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it was definitely about the real world, so I’m also thinking D is the right choice.

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Merlyn

1 month ago

I remember something about logical consistency too, but I’m not sure if that’s what they mean by external consistency.

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Sabra

1 month ago

I think external consistency is about how the data matches up with real-world scenarios, so I’m leaning towards D.

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Jennifer

2 months ago

I'm leaning towards D, but I want to double-check my understanding of the difference between external and internal consistency. Hmm, I'll have to review my notes on that.

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Allene

2 months ago

I'm pretty confident that D is the right choice here. External consistency is all about ensuring the database accurately reflects the real-world state of things.

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Kirk

2 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. External consistency means the data matches the real world, not just the logical model. So D is the correct answer.

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Cory

2 months ago

D) consistent with the real world.

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Audria

2 months ago

B) remains consistant when sent from one system to another.

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Lashandra

2 months ago

It's definitely D, consistent with the real world.

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Bernardine

3 months ago

I see the point for D, but B is also valid for system transfers.

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Amalia

3 months ago

I’m torn between B and D. B is important too.

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Jesusa

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Is this about consistency between different systems or just within the database itself? I'm not sure if B or D is the right answer.

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Lawrence

3 months ago

I think this is asking about how the data in the database matches the real world. I'd go with option D.

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