SSCP Question #1101: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Users can gain access to any resource upon request (assuming they have proper permissions). Availability, a core tenet of the CIA triad, ensures that authorized users can consistently access and use information and systems when needed.

Submitted by jakub_pl· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

Question

Which of the concepts best describes Availability in relation to computer resources?

Options

AUsers can gain access to any resource upon request (assuming they have proper permissions)
BUsers can make authorized changes to data
CUsers can be assured that the data content has not been altered
DNone of the concepts describes Availability properly

Explanation

Availability, a core tenet of the CIA triad, ensures that authorized users can consistently access and use information and systems when needed.

Common mistakes.

B. The ability of users to make authorized changes to data describes Integrity, which ensures that data is accurate and not improperly modified.
C. Assurance that data content has not been altered describes Integrity, as it focuses on maintaining the accuracy and trustworthiness of information.
D. Choice A accurately describes Availability within the context of information security.

Concept tested. CIA Triad - Availability

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/compliance/regulatory/shared-responsibility-for-cloud-security#the-cia-triad

Topics

#Availability#CIA Triad#Information Security Principles#Resource Access

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