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Rules for using company assets
How long data is kept
Steps to restore IT after a disaster
Maintain operations during disruptions
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ISC2 CC Match each security policy type to its focus. Practice Question
Match each security policy type to its focus.
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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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Acceptable Use Policy: Defines acceptable behavior for using organizational resources
The correct matches pair each policy type with its primary focus. Common confusions involve swapping definitions between similar policies, such as Acceptable Use with Access Control, or Incident Response with Data Retention.
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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Acceptable Use Policy: Defines acceptable behavior for using organizational resources
Why this is correct
The Acceptable Use Policy focuses on proper use of organizational assets.
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Data Retention Policy: Specifies how long data must be stored and when to dispose
Why this is correct
The Data Retention Policy defines data lifecycle and disposal timelines.
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Access Control Policy: Defines rules for granting and revoking access to information systems
Why this is correct
The Access Control Policy governs who can access what resources.
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Incident Response Policy: Outlines procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents
Why this is correct
The Incident Response Policy guides the organization's response to security events.
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Acceptable Use Policy: Defines rules for granting and revoking access to information systems
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Access Control Policy, not Acceptable Use Policy.
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Incident Response Policy: Specifies how long data must be stored and when to dispose
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Data Retention Policy, not Incident Response Policy.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Security policy
A security policy is a formal set of rules and guidelines that an organization establishes to protect its information assets and technology resources.
Key term
Incident
An incident is a security event that violates an organization's policies or threatens its data, systems, or operations, requiring a structured response.
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