Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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When dealing with passwords, what does the acronym PII stand for?

  1. Personally Identifying Information

  2. Personally Interpreted Information

  3. Privacy Intelligence Interface

  4. Private Impulsive Identity

The correct answer is: Personally Identifying Information

PII stands for Personally Identifying Information which pertains to any data that can be used by itself or with different information to identify, get in touch with, or find a specific individual. PII can be sensitive information such as a full name, home address, email address, social security number, or financial information. Option B, Personally Interpreted Information, is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the type of data that PII pertains to. Option C, Privacy Intelligence Interface, is incorrect as it creates a combination of two different acronyms and is not a commonly used term in password contexts. Option D, Private Impulsive Identity, is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the type of data that PII pertains to and is a contradicting term.