CGRC · Question #241
___________________ information is defined as any information that the loss, misuse or unauthorized access would adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of federal programs or the privac
The correct answer is A. Sensitive. Sensitive information is defined by the potential adverse impact on national interest, federal programs, or individual privacy if mishandled. This classification requires robust protection due to the significant consequences of its compromise.
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___________________ information is defined as any information that the loss, misuse or unauthorized access would adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of federal programs or the privacy to which individuals are entitled. Response:
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- ASensitive
- BAvailability
- CResponsibility
- DCriticality
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(27 responses)- A89% (24)
- C7% (2)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Sensitive information is defined by the potential adverse impact on national interest, federal programs, or individual privacy if mishandled. This classification requires robust protection due to the significant consequences of its compromise.
Sensitive information is explicitly defined in various government and organizational security frameworks as data whose compromise (loss, misuse, or unauthorized access) would have a detrimental effect on national interests, government operations, or individuals' privacy rights. This definition underscores the need for enhanced protection measures for such data.
Availability refers to the characteristic of data or systems being accessible and usable when needed, not the type of information itself.
Responsibility refers to accountability for actions or duties, not a classification of information based on its impact.
Criticality refers to the importance of a system or function to an organization's mission, not a direct classification of information based on potential adverse effects.
Concept tested: Definition of sensitive information
Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/legacy/sp/nistspecialpublication800-60v1r1.pdf
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