Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
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Data accessible only to authorized users
Data not altered improperly
Data accessible when needed
Verifying user identity
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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Match each security concept to its definition.
Match each security concept to its definition.
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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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Confidentiality: Ensuring that information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals, entities, or processes.
The CIA triad includes Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Authentication verifies identity. Common mistakes include swapping the definitions of Confidentiality and Integrity.
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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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Confidentiality: Ensuring that information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals, entities, or processes.
Why this is correct
Confidentiality is about preventing unauthorized access to information.
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Integrity: Ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and unaltered during storage, processing, or transmission.
Why this is correct
Integrity ensures data is not tampered with and remains correct.
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Availability: Ensuring that information and resources are accessible to authorized users when needed.
Why this is correct
Availability ensures systems and data are accessible when required.
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Authentication: The process of verifying the identity of a user, system, or entity.
Why this is correct
Authentication confirms identity, often via passwords, biometrics, or tokens.
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Confidentiality: Ensuring that data is accurate and unaltered.
Why it's wrong here
This defines Integrity, not Confidentiality.
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Integrity: Ensuring that information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals.
Why it's wrong here
This defines Confidentiality, not Integrity.
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