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CISM · Question #575

The PRIMARY reason for establishing a data classification scheme is to identify:

The correct answer is A. appropriate controls. The primary reason for establishing a data classification scheme is to determine the appropriate level of protection and controls required based on the data's sensitivity and criticality.

Submitted by parkjh· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Governance

Question

The PRIMARY reason for establishing a data classification scheme is to identify:

Options

  • Aappropriate controls.
  • Bdata-retention strategy.
  • Crecovery priorities.
  • Ddata ownership.

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    88% (14)
  • B
    6% (1)
  • D
    6% (1)

Explanation

The primary reason for establishing a data classification scheme is to determine the appropriate level of protection and controls required based on the data's sensitivity and criticality.

Topics

#Data Classification#Security Controls#Information Protection#Information Asset Management

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