Identity, Access, and Cryptography Practice Question
Question
A test item asks for the most accurate explanation for the CompTIA Security+ involving ransomware in Identity, Access, and Cryptography. Which response best applies the concept? (Item 2)
Answer choices
- A. Skip verification because the previous case had the same 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.
- C. Document nothing because documentation could create follow-up questions.
- D. Rely on informal custom instead of the applicable rule, control, or standard.
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: Identity, Access, and Cryptography
- Objective: ransomware