DS0-001 Data Governance And Security Practice Question
A data analyst discovers that raw log files contain unmasked social security numbers. Which data governance practice should be implemented immediately to remediate the risk?
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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Dynamic Data Masking (DDM)
Data masking at the ingestion layer prevents sensitive data from being written to logs in clear text.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Dynamic Data Masking (DDM)
Why this is correct
DDM obscures sensitive data from unauthorized users at the query layer.
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Partitioning
Why it's wrong here
Partitioning organizes data for performance.
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Database Mirroring
Why it's wrong here
Mirroring is for high availability, not security.
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Database Indexing
Why it's wrong here
Indexing improves speed, not security.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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