CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
What is the primary function of a 'Data Protection Impact Assessment' (DPIA) from an engineering perspective?
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 identify privacy risks in system design
A DPIA helps identify privacy risks in the design phase so that controls can be implemented early.
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 test software security
Why it's wrong here
This is penetration testing.
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To identify privacy risks in system design
Why this is correct
It is a foundational privacy-by-design activity.
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To document legal agreements
Why it's wrong here
This is a legal task.
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To manage budget
Why it's wrong here
This is a project management task.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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