CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 86

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 often work with proprietary information that is crucial to the company's competitive advantage. While encrypted data (A) and critical data (C) are important, the specific focus on intellectual property (B) reflects the core nature of their work. Data in transit (D) refers to data actively moving and is not the primary type of data these employees deal with.