CDPSE Data Life Cycle Management Practice Question
Which TWO attributes are essential to include in a data mapping register for privacy compliance?
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
✓
Purpose of processing
Knowing the purpose (why) and the location (where) is foundational for privacy accountability.
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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Hardware serial number
Why it's wrong here
Too granular; not relevant to privacy.
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Daily electricity consumption
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to data.
- ✓
Purpose of processing
Why this is correct
Required for transparency and accountability.
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Operating system version
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to privacy data mapping.
- ✓
Location of the data
Why this is correct
Required for understanding risk and residency.
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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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