DS0-001 Data Governance And Security Practice Question
Which type of data is defined as 'sensitive' and usually requires enhanced protection?
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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Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is subject to strict regulatory requirements and must be protected.
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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Temporary cache files
Why it's wrong here
These are transient and not considered sensitive records.
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Publicly available news data
Why it's wrong here
This data is public and does not require special protection.
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Static CSS files
Why it's wrong here
Web assets are not considered sensitive data.
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Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Why this is correct
PII is highly regulated and requires specific controls.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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