CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
Which THREE factors are critical for balancing privacy and utility when using k-anonymity?
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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Selection of quasi-identifiers
Choosing the right quasi-identifiers, the value of k, and the generalization level are key to balancing privacy and utility.
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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Selection of quasi-identifiers
Why this is correct
These are the target of generalization.
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The chosen k-value
Why this is correct
Higher k increases privacy but decreases utility.
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The total number of users
Why it's wrong here
This is a data constraint, not a balancing factor.
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The generalization level
Why this is correct
More generalization reduces utility.
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The server CPU count
Why it's wrong here
This is hardware capacity.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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