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External consistency ensures that the data stored in the database is:
Suggested Answer: D
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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.
30 comments · newest first
LI
Lina
6 months ago
D is the best choice. Consistency with reality is crucial.
ER
Erasmo
6 months ago
I lean towards D. It’s all about real-world accuracy.
MA
Mable
6 months ago
Agreed! D feels right. Real-world consistency is key.
GR
Gracie
7 months ago
I think it's D. It makes sense to match real-world data.
JO
Jose
7 months ago
I always thought external consistency was about system-to-system stuff, not real-world.
CH
Charisse
7 months ago
Totally agree with D, makes the most sense!
TI
Timothy
8 months ago
Wait, is it really D? That sounds too straightforward.
FR
Freeman
8 months ago
I thought it was B, but now I'm not so sure.
CR
Cruz
8 months ago
External consistency? More like external confusion if you ask me.
RO
Ronny
8 months ago
C) consistent with the logical world. Duh, it's in the question!
ST
Stevie
8 months ago
Haha, "in-consistent with the real world" - that's a good one!
TH
Thaddeus
8 months 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.
DO
Dorcas
9 months 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.
ME
Merlyn
9 months ago
I remember something about logical consistency too, but I’m not sure if that’s what they mean by external consistency.
SA
Sabra
9 months ago
I think external consistency is about how the data matches up with real-world scenarios, so I’m leaning towards D.
JE
Jennifer
9 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.
AL
Allene
9 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.
KI
Kirk
9 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.
CO
Cory
10 months ago
D) consistent with the real world.
AU
Audria
10 months ago
B) remains consistant when sent from one system to another.
LA
Lashandra
10 months ago
It's definitely D, consistent with the real world.
BE
Bernardine
10 months ago
I see the point for D, but B is also valid for system transfers.
AM
Amalia
10 months ago
I’m torn between B and D. B is important too.
JE
Jesusa
11 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.
LA
Lawrence
11 months ago
I think this is asking about how the data in the database matches the real world. I'd go with option D.
RO
Ronnie
5 months ago
I’m with you all, option D is the best answer.
RY
Ryann
5 months ago
Consistency with the real world is crucial.
JE
Jess
6 months ago
Option D is definitely the right choice!
FR
Frederick
6 months ago
Yeah, it’s all about real-world consistency.
LU
Lucy
6 months ago
I agree, option D makes the most sense.