CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) — Question 195

A project team selected a random sample of patient accounts for testing the deliverable. The data was masked since it contained patient names. Which of the following describes this type of data?

Answer options

• A. Confidential information
• B. Protected health information
• C. Personally identifiable information
• D. Security clearance

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as protected health information (PHI) includes any information related to a patient's health status or care that can identify them. While confidential information and personally identifiable information are also significant, they do not specifically encompass the medical context, which is why B is the most accurate choice. Security clearance is unrelated to patient data.