Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 19

SCENARIO -
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EnsureClaim is developing a mobile app platform for managing data used for assessing car accident insurance claims. Individuals use the app to take pictures at the crash site, eliminating the need for a built-in vehicle camera. EnsureClaim uses a third-party hosting provider to store data collected by the app. EnsureClaim customer service employees also receive and review app data before sharing with insurance claim adjusters.
The app collects the following information:
✑ First and last name
✑ Date of birth (DOB)
✑ Mailing address
✑ Email address
✑ Car VIN number
✑ Car model
✑ License plate
✑ Insurance card number
✑ Photo
✑ Vehicle diagnostics
✑ Geolocation
What IT architecture would be most appropriate for this mobile platform?

Answer options

• A. Peer-to-peer architecture.
• B. Client-server architecture.
• C. Plug-in-based architecture.
• D. Service-oriented architecture.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is ideal for this mobile platform as it allows various services to communicate and share data seamlessly, which is crucial for managing diverse information types like user data, diagnostics, and geolocation. Other architectures like peer-to-peer or client-server may not provide the necessary flexibility and scalability needed for handling multiple services and data sources effectively.