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    PracticeCPA®CPA ISC Practice Exam 3Question 43
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Area II: SecurityInformation Security ConceptsCIA Triad

    CPA · Question 43 · Area II: Security

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the 'Integrity' component of the CIA Triad?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Data is accessible to authorized users when needed.

    B.

    Data is accurate, complete, and has not been altered by unauthorized entities.

    C.

    Data is disclosed only to authorized parties.

    D.

    Data is encrypted at rest.

    How to approach this question

    Recall CIA: Confidentiality (Secret), Integrity (Unchanged), Availability (Accessible).

    Full Answer

    B.Data is accurate, complete, and has not been altered by unauthorized entities.✓ Correct
    Integrity ensures that data remains accurate and complete over its entire lifecycle. It involves preventing unauthorized modification or deletion.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing Integrity with Confidentiality.
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