200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
A security analyst is establishing a data classification policy. Which TWO categories are commonly included in a data classification policy?
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Why each option matters
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Confidential
Common categories include public, internal, confidential, and restricted.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Archived
Why it's wrong here
Archived is a storage state, not a classification.
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Encrypted
Why it's wrong here
Encrypted is a state, not a classification.
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Backup
Why it's wrong here
Backup is a process, not a classification.
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Confidential
Why this is correct
Confidential data requires strict access controls.
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Public
Why this is correct
Public data is non-sensitive and can be freely shared.
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