Security Architecture and Design Practice Question
Question
A real-world workflow requires a practical decision for the CompTIA Security+ involving SIEM alerts in Security Architecture and Design. Which response best applies the concept? (Item 151)
Answer choices
- A. Rely on informal custom instead of the applicable rule, control, or standard.
- B. Skip verification because the previous case had the same answer.
- C. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the SIEM alerts scenario.
- D. Document nothing because documentation could create follow-up questions.
Correct Answer
C. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the SIEM alerts scenario.
Explanation
The correct answer is C because SIEM alerts is tested by asking candidates to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations. The distractors reflect common exam mistakes: ignoring context, using informal shortcuts, skipping verification, or applying a rule from the wrong domain.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Security Architecture and Design
- Objective: SIEM alerts