CISSP-ISSMP Question #80: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: It ensures reliable and timely access to resources.. The concept of availability ensures reliable and timely access to data or resources. In other words, availability ensures that the systems are up and running when needed. The availability concept also ensures that the security services are in working order. Answer options D and C

Foundational Security Concepts

Question

Which of the following statements about the availability concept of Information security management is true?

Options

AIt determines actions and behaviors of a single individual within a system.
BIt ensures reliable and timely access to resources.
CIt ensures that unauthorized modifications are not made to data by authorized personnel or processes.
DIt ensures that modifications are not made to data by unauthorized personnel or processes.

Explanation

The concept of availability ensures reliable and timely access to data or resources. In other words, availability ensures that the systems are up and running when needed. The availability concept also ensures that the security services are in working order. Answer options D and C are incorrect. The concept of integrity ensures that modifications are not made to data by unauthorized personnel or processes. It also ensures that unauthorized modifications are not made to data by authorized personnel or processes. Answer option A is incorrect. Accountability determines the actions and behaviors of an individual within a system, and identifies that particular individual. Audit trails and logs support accountability.

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#Availability#CIA Triad#Information Security Concepts#Security Management

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