312-85 Intelligence Reporting And Dissemination Practice Question
When setting up a TAXII 2.1 Collection in a commercial TIP, you are asked to provide a 'Collection ID'. What is the primary purpose of this identifier?
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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To uniquely identify a specific set of intelligence within an API Root
In TAXII 2.1, the Collection ID is a unique UUID that enables clients to request specific datasets from a server that may host multiple collections.
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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To verify the integrity of the STIX bundle
Why it's wrong here
Integrity is managed via digital signatures or HMAC.
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To define the retention period for the objects
Why it's wrong here
Retention policies are configured in the platform's lifecycle management settings.
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To uniquely identify a specific set of intelligence within an API Root
Why this is correct
The Collection ID is the mandatory identifier for retrieving data from a specific collection.
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To encrypt the data payload during transit
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is handled by the TLS layer, not the collection ID.
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