PECB Lead Implementer (ISO/IEC 27001) — Question 107

In scenario 1, HealthGenic experienced a number of service interruptions due to the loss of functionality of the software. Which principle of information security has been affected in this case?

Answer options

• A. Availability
• B. Confidentiality
• C. Integrity

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Availability, as the service interruptions indicate that users could not access the software when needed. Confidentiality and Integrity are not directly impacted in this scenario since the issue relates to the system's operability rather than the protection of data or its accuracy.