PCSE Ensuring Data Protection Practice Question
What is the purpose of the Cloud DLP InfoType detector CREDIT_CARD_NUMBER?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It detects credit card numbers in data during inspection.
Cloud DLP InfoType detectors are used to identify specific types of sensitive data. CREDIT_CARD_NUMBER is a built-in detector that finds credit card numbers in text or files.
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It encrypts credit card numbers automatically.
Why it's wrong here
Cloud DLP does not encrypt; it identifies and can de-identify.
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It detects credit card numbers in data during inspection.
Why this is correct
InfoType detectors are used to find sensitive data.
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It redacts credit card numbers from images.
Why it's wrong here
InfoType detectors identify, not redact.
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It de-identifies credit card numbers using masking.
Why it's wrong here
InfoType detectors only identify; de-identification is done by transforms.
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