CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 225

Which of the following describes the category of data that is most impacted when it is lost?

Answer options

• A. Confidential
• B. Public
• C. Private
• D. Critical

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Critical, because this type of data is essential for business operations and decision-making. Losing critical data can lead to severe consequences, unlike public data, which has less impact when lost, and confidential or private data, which, while important, do not carry the same level of operational risk.