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200-201 Is a primary goal of the CIA triad? Practice Question
Which of the following is a primary goal of the CIA triad?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between a primary goal of the CIA triad and a supporting mechanism or operational characteristic, so candidates may confuse redundancy (a means to achieve availability) with availability itself.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Availability
The CIA triad's primary goals are confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Availability ensures that authorized users have reliable and timely access to data and resources when needed, which is a core security objective. Option C is correct because availability is explicitly one of the three pillars of the CIA triad.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Redundancy
Why it's wrong here
Redundancy supports availability but is not a primary goal of the triad itself.
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Scalability
Why it's wrong here
Scalability is not part of the CIA triad.
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Availability
Why this is correct
Availability ensures systems are accessible when needed.
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Maintainability
Why it's wrong here
Maintainability is not part of the CIA triad.
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