CDPSE Privacy Risk Management And Compliance Practice Question
Which technique should be used to protect personal data during software testing?
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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Data masking or using synthetic data sets.
Data masking or anonymization is the standard practice for using production data in non-production environments.
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 masking or using synthetic data sets.
Why this is correct
Masking/synthetic data prevents real PII exposure during testing.
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Implementing strict multi-factor authentication for developers.
Why it's wrong here
MFA is for access control, not for protecting data within the application.
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Full encryption of the test database.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption still allows access to data by authorized users; masking is more effective for testing.
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Restricting the test environment access to only senior engineers.
Why it's wrong here
Access control is a security layer, not a data privacy protection method for test data.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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