CDPSE Data Life Cycle Management Practice Question
A CDPSE practitioner is configuring a data discovery job in OneTrust to identify PII in a structured database. Which setting must be enabled to ensure the tool automatically masks the data upon discovery based on a predefined classification tag?
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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Auto-Masking Rule
The 'Auto-Masking' feature in OneTrust Data Discovery allows for immediate protection based on classification labels.
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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Data Retention Policy
Why it's wrong here
This manages expiration dates, not masking.
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Workflow Trigger
Why it's wrong here
This initiates business processes, not technical masking.
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Classification Mapping
Why it's wrong here
This categorizes data but does not perform the action of masking.
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Auto-Masking Rule
Why this is correct
This feature directly applies masking logic to discovered sensitive data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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