ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A data breach exposed customers' names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. Which type of data was compromised?
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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Sensitive PII
Social Security numbers combined with names and addresses are considered sensitive PII that can cause significant harm if disclosed.
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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Public data
Why it's wrong here
Public data is intended for public dissemination.
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Confidential business data
Why it's wrong here
Confidential business data is about business operations, not personal information.
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Internal data
Why it's wrong here
Internal data is not sensitive enough to cause major harm.
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Sensitive PII
Why this is correct
SSN is sensitive PII requiring high protection.
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