CompTIA Security+ Practice Questions: Data Protection

5 free, exam-style CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) practice questions covering Data Protection, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Start a timed exam below, or scroll on to read through the questions.

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Data Protection practice questions

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Q1. Which data protection method replaces sensitive values with non-sensitive substitutes stored in a mapping system?

  • A.Tokenization✓ Correct
  • B.Hashing only
  • C.Compression
  • D.Steganography
Explanation: Tokenization substitutes sensitive data with tokens while preserving a secure mapping to the original values. Learn more.

Q2. Which data state is protected by TLS during a web session?

  • A.Data in transit✓ Correct
  • B.Data at rest
  • C.Data in archive only
  • D.Data disposal
Explanation: TLS protects data as it moves across the network between client and server. Learn more.

Q3. Which data classification is usually the most restrictive?

  • A.Restricted✓ Correct
  • B.Public
  • C.Internal
  • D.Unclassified
Explanation: Restricted data generally requires the strongest handling controls because disclosure could cause significant harm. Learn more.

Q4. Which security control monitors and blocks unauthorized sensitive data transfers?

  • A.DLP✓ Correct
  • B.UPS
  • C.NTP
  • D.KVM
Explanation: Data Loss Prevention tools monitor and restrict sensitive data movement. Learn more.

Q5. What is the primary function of a data loss prevention (DLP) solution?

  • A.Automatically back up all data hourly
  • B.Monitor and block unauthorized transmission of sensitive data✓ Correct
  • C.Compress data to save storage space
  • D.Balance load across multiple servers
Explanation: DLP solutions inspect data in motion, at rest, and in use, blocking or alerting on unauthorized attempts to transmit sensitive information outside the organization. Learn more.

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