WGU Introduction to IT Exam - Topic 3 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for WGU's Introduction to IT exam

Question #: 6
Topic #: 3

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What type of a system requirement involves preventing unauthorized access to data?

ADesign

BAccessibility

CSecurity

DUser needs

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Suggested Answer: C

* Unauthorized access refers to gaining entry or access to a system, physical or electronic, without the permission of the owner or administrator.

* Security is the type of system requirement that involves preventing unauthorized access to data.

* Security measures include:

o Authentication: Verifying user identity.

o Encryption: Protecting data from unauthorized viewing.

o Access controls: Limiting who can access specific resources.

o Firewalls: Filtering network traffic.

* Ensuring security helps safeguard sensitive information and maintain data integrity.

1. Unauthorized Access: Risks, Examples, and 6 Defensive Measures

2. How to Prevent Unauthorized Access: 10 Best Practices

3. Threat Picture: Unauthorized Access Prevention

4. PMC: Protecting Information with Cybersecurity

5. Cyberpedia: Unauthorized Data Access

1: Unauthorized Access: Risks, Examples, and 6 Defensive Measures 2: How to Prevent Unauthorized Access: 10 Best Practices 3: Threat Picture: Unauthorized Access Prevention 4: PMC: Protecting Information with Cybersecurity 5: Cyberpedia: Unauthorized Data Access

by Nathalie at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Desmond

20 days ago

Yeah, without security, user data is at risk. C makes the most sense.

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Blair

26 days ago

I feel like security is the backbone of any system. C is the right choice.

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Theron

1 month ago

Agreed! Unauthorized access is a security issue.

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Pamella

1 month ago

I think it's definitely C) Security. Protecting data is crucial.

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Sherell

1 month ago

Really? I thought preventing access was more about design choices.

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Kimberlie

2 months ago

Wait, isn't accessibility important too?

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Ardella

2 months ago

C) Security for sure! Can't have data breaches.

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Desmond

2 months ago

I thought it was A) Design at first.

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Shay

2 months ago

Definitely C) Security. That's the main point!

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Lilli

2 months ago

Haha, imagine if the answer was B) Accessibility. That would be like leaving the front door wide open for anyone to waltz in!

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Clarence

2 months ago

C) Security, no doubt about it. Gotta keep those data thieves away!

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Adelaide

3 months ago

I'd go with C. Security is the way to go if you don't want your data to end up on the dark web.

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Jamal

3 months ago

Definitely C. Security is the key to keeping those pesky hackers out of our data!

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Phung

3 months ago

C) Security is the correct answer. Preventing unauthorized access to data is a security requirement.

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Krystal

4 months ago

I’m pretty confident it’s C) Security. We had a similar question on our last quiz that focused on unauthorized access.

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Lang

4 months ago

I’m torn between C) Security and B) Accessibility. I feel like both could relate to data access in some way.

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Loise

4 months ago

I remember a practice question about data protection, and it was definitely related to security. So I’d go with C) Security.

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Hassie

4 months ago

I think it might be C) Security, but I'm not entirely sure. We covered this in class.

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Lashonda

4 months ago

I feel good about this one. Preventing unauthorized access is a key security requirement, so I'm confident that C) Security is the right answer here. I'll mark that down and move on to the next question.

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Gene

4 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. Is it asking specifically about preventing unauthorized access, or just about system requirements in general? I want to make sure I understand the question properly before I answer.

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Pauline

5 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. Preventing unauthorized access is all about protecting the data, so it's not really about the design, accessibility, or user needs. I'm pretty sure the right answer here is C) Security.

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Ressie

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know security is important, but I'm not confident that's the only type of requirement that involves preventing unauthorized access. I might need to think this through a bit more.

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Maryann

5 months ago

I think this one is pretty straightforward - it's clearly asking about security requirements, so the answer has to be C) Security.

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Valentine

15 days ago

I agree, it's definitely about security.

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