CDPSE Privacy Engineering Practice Question
Which THREE privacy engineering activities are performed during the 'Maintenance' phase of the system lifecycle?
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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Patching security vulnerabilities
Continuous monitoring, re-assessing impact, and updating security patches are critical during maintenance.
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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Initial design wireframing
Why it's wrong here
This happens at the beginning.
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Patching security vulnerabilities
Why this is correct
Prevents PII breaches.
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Continuous privacy monitoring
Why this is correct
Detects drift in compliance.
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Periodic DPIA review
Why this is correct
Ensures risk remains managed.
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Project budget estimation
Why it's wrong here
This is pre-project.
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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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