CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 428

Employees in the research and development business unit receive extensive training to ensure they understand how to best protect company data. Which of the following is the type of data these employees are most likely to use in day to-day work activities?

Answer options

• A. Encrypted
• B. Intellectual property
• C. Critical
• D. Data in transit

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Intellectual property, as R&D employees typically handle proprietary information that is essential for innovation and company competitiveness. Options A (Encrypted) and D (Data in transit) refer to data protection methods rather than the type of data itself, while C (Critical) is too broad and does not specifically relate to the nature of the work done in R&D.