ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
An organization implements redundant servers and failover mechanisms to ensure continuous operation during a power outage. Which goal of the CIA triad is primarily being addressed?
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
Redundancy and failover ensure systems remain accessible, which supports availability.
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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Confidentiality
Why it's wrong here
Confidentiality is about preventing unauthorized disclosure.
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Integrity
Why it's wrong here
Integrity ensures data accuracy.
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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is not a CIA goal.
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Availability
Why this is correct
Redundancy and failover enhance availability.
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Key term
Redundancy
Redundancy is the practice of adding extra components or systems so that if one fails, another can take over without interruption.
Key term
Availability
Availability is the measure of how often a system or service is operational and accessible when needed, typically expressed as a percentage of uptime.
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