CDPSE Privacy Governance Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are effective ways to measure the success of a privacy program?
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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Reduction in the number of privacy-related incidents.
Measuring compliance and incident trends provides objective success data.
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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Reduction in the number of privacy-related incidents.
Why this is correct
Fewer incidents indicate effective controls.
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Successful completion of internal and external privacy audits.
Why this is correct
Audits provide independent verification of effectiveness.
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The color of the office walls.
Why it's wrong here
This is irrelevant.
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The number of coffee machines in the breakroom.
Why it's wrong here
This is irrelevant.
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How many office chairs are purchased.
Why it's wrong here
This is irrelevant.
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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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