What is the definition of availability?

The correct answer is C. Timely and reliable access to information and the ability to use it. Availability, as part of the CIA Triad, is defined as timely and reliable access to information and the ability to use it when needed by authorized users. Option D is close but subtly less complete-'information services' is narrower than 'information and the ability to use it.'…

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Options

AThe ability to make data available to other users
BThe ability to access data available anywhere
CTimely and reliable access to information and the ability to use it
DTimely and reliable access to data and information services

How the community answered

(34 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
94% (32)

Explanation

Availability, as part of the CIA Triad, is defined as timely and reliable access to information and the ability to use it when needed by authorized users. Option D is close but subtly less complete-'information services' is narrower than 'information and the ability to use it.' Options A and B are informal descriptions that miss the precision required. The formal definition emphasizes both timeliness and reliability, not just physical or network access, which is why option C is the most accurate and complete answer.

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