CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
An organization is reviewing its enterprise architecture to identify risks. In which IT architecture layer would a risk related to data classification and data sovereignty be primarily addressed?
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Why each option matters
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Data architecture layer
Data classification and sovereignty concerns are primarily data-related, falling under the data architecture layer. The data layer defines how data is stored, classified, and managed, including sovereignty requirements.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Application architecture layer
Why it's wrong here
Application layer deals with software components, not data governance.
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Business architecture layer
Why it's wrong here
Business architecture focuses on processes and strategy, not data specifics.
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Data architecture layer
Why this is correct
Correct. Data architecture addresses data classification, storage, and sovereignty.
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Infrastructure/Technology architecture layer
Why it's wrong here
Infrastructure layer deals with hardware and networking, not data classification.
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