Identity, Access, and Cryptography Practice Question
Question
A real-world workflow requires a practical decision for the CompTIA Security+ involving DDoS concepts in Identity, Access, and Cryptography. What should the candidate understand? (Item 25)
Answer choices
- 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 DDoS concepts scenario.
- B. Treat all similar terms as interchangeable without checking the scenario context.
- C. Choose an answer that removes accountability from the responsible professional.
- 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 DDoS concepts scenario.
Explanation
The correct answer is A because DDoS concepts 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: DDoS concepts