Operations and Incident Response Practice Question

Question

A learner is comparing two similar concepts for the CompTIA Security+ involving symmetric encryption in Operations and Incident Response. Which response best applies the concept? (Item 57)

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 symmetric encryption scenario.
2. B. Escalate only after taking irreversible action without reviewing the facts.
3. C. Treat all similar terms as interchangeable without checking the scenario context.
4. D. Choose an answer that removes accountability from the responsible professional.

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 symmetric encryption scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is A because symmetric encryption 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: Operations and Incident Response
• Objective: symmetric encryption

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