Security Architecture and Design Practice Question
Question
A learner is comparing two similar concepts for the CompTIA Security+ involving ransomware in Security Architecture and Design. Which response best applies the concept? (Item 162)
Answer choices
- A. Escalate only after taking irreversible action without reviewing the facts.
- B. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the ransomware scenario.
- C. Treat all similar terms as interchangeable without checking the scenario context.
- D. Choose an answer that removes accountability from the responsible professional.
Correct Answer
B. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the ransomware scenario.
Explanation
The correct answer is B because ransomware 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: ransomware