CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 8

Which of the following actions should be taken when transmitting data to mitigate the chance of a data leak occurring? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Data identification
• B. Data processing
• C. Data reporting
• D. Data encryption
• E. Data masking
• F. Fata removal

Correct answer: D, E

Explanation

Data encryption ensures that even if data is intercepted, it remains unreadable to unauthorized users. Data masking helps to hide sensitive information by obscuring it, further minimizing the risk of exposure, while the other options do not directly address data protection during transmission.