CDPSE Data Life Cycle Management Practice Question
What is the primary function of a 'Data Inventory' in a privacy program?
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 record the location, purpose, and sensitivity of personal data
A data inventory acts as the master record of what data exists, where it is, and who owns it, serving as the basis for all life cycle activities.
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 record the location, purpose, and sensitivity of personal data
Why this is correct
An inventory provides the 'where, why, and what' for privacy management.
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To automatically encrypt files
Why it's wrong here
That is a security tool function.
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To manage physical server hardware
Why it's wrong here
That is an IT asset management function.
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To perform user authentication
Why it's wrong here
That is an identity management function.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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