FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which of the following best describes the 'Confidentiality' component of the CIA triad?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Data is accessible only to authorized users
Confidentiality ensures that data is not accessed by unauthorized individuals. Integrity protects data from unauthorized modification, and availability ensures data is accessible when needed.
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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Systems are operational when needed
Why it's wrong here
This describes availability.
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Data is accessible only to authorized users
Why this is correct
Confidentiality prevents unauthorized access.
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Data is encrypted at rest
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a method to achieve confidentiality, but confidentiality itself is about preventing unauthorized access.
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Data is not modified without authorization
Why it's wrong here
This describes integrity, not confidentiality.
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Variation 1. Which of the following best describes the principle of confidentiality in the CIA triad?
easy- A.Systems are accessible when needed
- B.Ensuring data is backed up regularly
- C.Data is not altered unexpectedly
- ✓ D.Preventing unauthorized access to data
Why D: Confidentiality ensures that data is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals or systems.
Variation 2. Which element of the CIA triad is primarily concerned with ensuring that data is not accessed by unauthorized individuals?
easy- ✓ A.Confidentiality
- B.Authentication
- C.Availability
- D.Integrity
Why A: Confidentiality ensures that data is accessible only to authorized users, preventing unauthorized access.
Variation 3. Which of the following best describes the principle of confidentiality in the CIA triad?
easy- A.Data is not altered unexpectedly
- B.Systems are accessible when needed
- C.Ensuring data is backed up regularly
- ✓ D.Preventing unauthorized access to information
Why D: Confidentiality ensures that information is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals, systems, or processes.
Variation 4. Which component of the CIA triad ensures that data cannot be modified by unauthorized users?
easy- ✓ A.Integrity
- B.Authentication
- C.Availability
- D.Confidentiality
Why A: Integrity ensures that data is not altered unexpectedly by unauthorized parties. Confidentiality prevents unauthorized access, and availability ensures systems are accessible when needed.
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