- A
SOC 2: Security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
SOC 2 focuses on five trust service criteria, making this definition correct.
- B
HIPAA: Protected health information in healthcare.
HIPAA is designed to protect sensitive patient health information.
- C
SOC 2: Cloud security for US federal agencies.
Why wrong: This describes FedRAMP, not SOC 2. SOC 2 addresses general data security and privacy.
- D
HIPAA: Credit card data security.
Why wrong: Incorrect — PCI DSS governs credit card data security, not HIPAA.
Question 290 of 1,000
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Match Compliance Frameworks to Their Focus Areas
This PCSE practice question tests your understanding of pcse exam topics. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Match each compliance framework to its focus area.
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
✓
SOC 2: Security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
SOC 2 addresses security, availability, and privacy; HIPAA protects health information. Common confusions involve mixing FedRAMP with SOC 2 and PCI DSS with HIPAA.
Key principle: OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
SOC 2: Security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
Why this is correct
SOC 2 focuses on five trust service criteria, making this definition correct.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- ✓
HIPAA: Protected health information in healthcare.
Why this is correct
HIPAA is designed to protect sensitive patient health information.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- ✗
SOC 2: Cloud security for US federal agencies.
Why it's wrong here
This describes FedRAMP, not SOC 2. SOC 2 addresses general data security and privacy.
- ✗
HIPAA: Credit card data security.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — PCI DSS governs credit card data security, not HIPAA.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: OSPF can fail even when IP connectivity looks correct
OSPF neighbour formation depends on matching areas, timers, network type, authentication and passive-interface behaviour. Do not choose an answer only because the devices can ping.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
OSPF questions usually test the details that control adjacency and route selection. Read the neighbour state, area, router ID and interface configuration before deciding what is wrong.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- Router ID selection can affect neighbour relationships and LSDB output.
- OSPF cost influences the preferred path.
- A route can appear in OSPF information but not become the installed route.
TExam Day Tips
- Check area mismatch first when OSPF adjacency fails.
- Review passive interfaces when a network is advertised but no neighbour forms.
- Use show ip ospf neighbor and show ip route clues carefully.
Key takeaway
OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PCSE OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
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FAQ
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What does this PCSE question test?
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: SOC 2: Security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. — SOC 2 addresses security, availability, and privacy; HIPAA protects health information. Common confusions involve mixing FedRAMP with SOC 2 and PCI DSS with HIPAA.
What should I do if I get this PCSE question wrong?
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PCSE OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
What is the key concept behind this question?
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
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