ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A security team implements a load balancer to distribute traffic across multiple web servers. This control primarily supports which principle?
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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Availability
Load balancing helps ensure availability by preventing server overload.
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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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation is about proof of origin.
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Confidentiality
Why it's wrong here
Load balancing does not directly protect confidentiality.
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Availability
Why this is correct
Correct. Load balancing improves uptime and availability.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Does not ensure data integrity.
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