CDPSE Data Life Cycle Management Practice Question
Which THREE tasks are associated with 'Data Classification' during the life cycle?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Identifying sensitive data elements
Identifying data, assigning a label, and applying specific policy rules are the steps in classification.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Identifying sensitive data elements
Why this is correct
The first step in classification.
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Refreshing the server hardware
Why it's wrong here
IT infrastructure task.
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Applying policy controls based on labels
Why this is correct
The purpose of classification.
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Backing up the database
Why it's wrong here
Maintenance activity.
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Assigning classification labels
Why this is correct
The core action of the process.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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