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CGRC · Question #312

An instance of an information type. Response:

The correct answer is A. Information. An instance of an information type refers to a specific piece of data or content that falls under a defined category of information.

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Question

An instance of an information type. Response:

Options

  • AInformation
  • BOperation
  • CDestruction
  • DOrganization

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    94% (47)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    4% (2)

Why each option

An instance of an information type refers to a specific piece of data or content that falls under a defined category of information.

AInformationCorrect

An 'information type' refers to categories of data (e.g., Personally Identifiable Information, classified data, financial data). An 'instance' of such a type is a concrete piece of 'information' that falls into that category, such as a specific social security number being an instance of the 'Social Security Number' information type.

BOperation

Operation refers to an action or process performed, not a specific data entity.

CDestruction

Destruction is an action taken on information, not an instance of the information itself.

DOrganization

Organization refers to a structured group or entity, not an instance of an information type.

Concept tested: Definition of information instance

Topics

#Information Definition#Basic Concepts#Terminology

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