Identity, Access, and Cryptography Practice Question

Question

A candidate is reviewing a practice scenario for the CompTIA Security+ involving phishing in Identity, Access, and Cryptography. Which option best reduces risk or error? (Item 121)

Answer choices

1. A. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the phishing scenario.
2. B. Treat all similar terms as interchangeable without checking the scenario context.
3. C. Choose an answer that removes accountability from the responsible professional.
4. D. Escalate only after taking irreversible action without reviewing the facts.

Correct Answer

A. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the phishing scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is A because phishing 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: easy
• Domain: Identity, Access, and Cryptography
• Objective: phishing

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