CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) — Question 245

Which of the following is record-level encryption commonly used to do?

Answer options

• A. Protect database fields.
• B. Protect individual files.
• C. Encrypt individual packets.
• D. Encrypt the master boot record.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as record-level encryption is specifically designed to protect database fields by encrypting sensitive information at the record level. Options B, C, and D refer to protecting files, packets, and the master boot record, which are not the primary focus of record-level encryption.