CIS-HR Security And Data Protection Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid ways to secure sensitive HR data on the platform?
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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Access Control Lists (ACLs)
ACLs and Field Level Encryption (or Scoped Data Protection) are the primary security tools for HR data.
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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Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Why this is correct
ACLs are fundamental for record-level security.
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HR Criteria
Why it's wrong here
Criteria is for record visibility, not data protection.
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Business Rules
Why it's wrong here
Business rules are for server-side logic.
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User Criteria
Why it's wrong here
User Criteria is for portal content.
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Column Level Encryption (CLE)
Why this is correct
CLE protects sensitive fields.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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