ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of sensitive PII? (Select TWO.)
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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Medical records
Sensitive PII includes medical records and biometrics. Name and email are general PII; IP address is not PII alone.
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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Name
Why it's wrong here
Name is PII but not sensitive.
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Medical records
Why this is correct
Correct. Medical records are sensitive PII.
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Email address
Why it's wrong here
Email is PII but not typically sensitive.
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IP address
Why it's wrong here
IP address may be PII in some contexts but not considered sensitive.
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Biometric data
Why this is correct
Correct. Biometrics are sensitive PII.
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Network Security Components and Controls
Key term
Biometrics
Biometrics is the technology that uses unique physical or behavioral traits, like fingerprints or voice patterns, to verify a person's identity.
Key term
PII
PII stands for Personally Identifiable Information, which is any data that can be used to identify a specific individual.
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