Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
Question
A test item asks for the most accurate explanation for the CompTIA Security+ involving network segmentation in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Which response best applies the concept? (Item 87)
Answer choices
- A. Treat all similar terms as interchangeable without checking the scenario context.
- B. Choose an answer that removes accountability from the responsible professional.
- 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 network segmentation scenario.
- D. Escalate only after taking irreversible action without reviewing the facts.
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 network segmentation scenario.
Explanation
The correct answer is C because network segmentation 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: Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Objective: network segmentation