Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 218

Which of these is NOT one of four elements of a design pattern?

Answer options

• A. A problem description
• B. A pattern name
• C. A set of risks
• D. A solution

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because a design pattern typically includes a problem description, a pattern name, and a solution, but it does not include a set of risks as one of its core elements. Options A, B, and D are all fundamental aspects that define a design pattern.