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Exam Code CDPSE
Exam Name Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
Vendor ISACA
Total Questions 247
Last Updated 26-Oct, 2026
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Free CDPSE Practice Questions

Explore 7 free practice questions for the ISACA CDPSE exam and review the answers and explanations to support your preparation.

  1. Question 1

    Single answer

    Which of the following is the best reason for a health organization to use desktop virtualization to implement stronger access control to systems containing patient records?

    • Option A:
      Limited functions and capabilities of a secured operating environment
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Monitored network activities for unauthorized use
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Improved data integrity and reduced effort for privacy audits
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Unlimited functionalities and highly secured applications
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: C

    Explanation

    The best reason for a health organization to use desktop virtualization to implement stronger access control to systems containing patient records is that it can improve data integrity and reduce effort for privacy audits. Desktop virtualization is a technology that allows users to access a virtual desktop environment that is hosted on a remote server, rather than on their local device. Desktop virtualization can enhance data privacy by providing stronger access control to systems containing patient records, such as requiring authentication, authorization, encryption, logging, etc. Desktop virtualization can also improve data integrity by ensuring that patient records are stored and processed in a centralized and secure location, rather than on multiple devices that may be vulnerable to loss, theft, damage, or corruption. Desktop virtualization can also reduce effort for privacy audits by simplifying the management and monitoring of data privacy compliance across different devices and locations.  References:  : CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version), page 153

  2. Question 2

    Single answer

    During the design of a role-based user access model for a new application, which of the following principles is MOST important to ensure data privacy is protected?

    • Option A:
      Segregation of duties
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Unique user credentials
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Two-person rule
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Need-to-know basis
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: D

    Explanation

    The need-to-know basis principle is a security principle that states that access to personal data should be limited to those who have a legitimate purpose for accessing it. The need-to-know basis principle helps to protect data privacy by minimizing the exposure of personal data to unauthorized or unnecessary parties, reducing the risk of data breaches, leaks, or misuse. The need-to-know basis principle should be applied when designing a role-based user access model for a new application, by defining clear roles and responsibilities for different users, granting access rights based on their roles and functions, and enforcing access controls and audits to monitor and verify data access.  References:  : CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version), page 105

  3. Question 3

    Single answer

    A gaming software startup company does not employ penetration testing of its software. This is an example of: 

    • Option A:
      Outsourcing 
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Outsourcing 
      Correct
    • Option C:
      High tolerance of risk 
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Irresponsibility
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: C

    Explanation

    A software startup in an industry like gaming is going to be highly tolerant of risk: time to market and signing up new customers will be its primary objectives. Asthe organization achieves viability, other priorities such as security will be introduced.

  4. Question 4

    Single answer

    What is usually the primary objective of risk management? 

    • Option A:
      Improved compliance 
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Fewer and less severe privacy and security incidents 
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Fewer audit findings
      Correct
    • Option D:
      No privacy or security incidents
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

    Explanation

    The most common objective of a risk management program is to reduce the number and severity of privacy and security incidents.

  5. Question 5

    Single answer

    Which of the following is MOST important to ensure when developing a business case for the procurement of a new IT system that will process and store personal information?

    • Option A:
      The system architecture is clearly defined.
      Correct
    • Option B:
      A risk assessment has been completed.
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Security controls are clearly defined.
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Data protection requirements are included.
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: D

    Explanation

    [Reference: https://www.isaca.org/privacy-policy, The most important thing to ensure when developing a business case for the procurement of a new IT system that will process and store personal information is that data protection requirements are included. This means that the organization should identify and analyze the privacy risks and impacts of the new IT system, and determine the appropriate measures to mitigate or eliminate them. The data protection requirements should cover aspects such as data minimization, consent, access, rectification, erasure, portability, security, breach notification, etc. The data protection requirements should also align with the organization’s privacy policies and applicable privacy regulations. References: : CDPSE Review Manual (Digital Version), page 63]

  6. Question 6

    Single answer

    Which of the following approaches to incorporating privacy by design principles BEST ensures the privacy of personal information?

    • Option A:
      Implementing the principles into the end-to-end data life cycle
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Including the principles in reactive data breach plans
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Embedding the principles into remediation data procedures
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Building the principles into final data product developments
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: A

    Explanation

    Privacy by design requires proactive, default, and continuous integration of privacy controls across the entire data life cycle (collection through disposal). Limiting to breach response (B) or remediation (C) is reactive , and focusing only on final product development (D) misses earlier phases where most risk originates.
    “Embed privacy from the outset and across the full life cycle of processing activities.”
    [References: ISACA CDPSE Review Manual – Domain 2: Privacy by Design (End-to-End Security; Proactive not Reactive; Privacy Embedded into Design)., , ]

  7. Question 7

    Single answer

    Which of the following is the MOST important privacy consideration when developing a contact tracing application?

    • Option A:
      The proportionality of the data collected tor the intended purpose
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Whether the application can be audited for compliance purposes
      Correct
    • Option C:
      The creation of a clear privacy notice
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Retention period for data storage
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: A

    Explanation

    The proportionality of the data collected for the intended purpose is the most important privacy consideration when developing a contact tracing application.  This means that the application should only collect the minimum amount of personal data necessary to achieve the specific and legitimate purpose of preventing and controlling the spread of COVID-19 1 .  The application should also ensure that the data collected are relevant, adequate, and not excessive in relation to the purpose 2 .  The application should avoid collecting or processing any data that are not essential for the purpose, such as location data, biometric data, or health data unrelated to COVID-19 3 .  The application should also respect the data minimization principle, which requires that the data are kept for no longer than necessary for the purpose 4 .  References:
    European Data Protection Board Guidelines 04/2020 on the use of location data and contact tracing tools in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
    Article 5(1)© of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
    Article 29 Data Protection Working Party Opinion 04/2017 on the Proposed Regulation for the ePrivacy Regulation
    Article 5(1)(e) of the GDPR
    European Data Protection Board Guidelines 04/2020 on the use of location data and contact tracing tools in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
    Article 5(1)© of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
    Article 29 Data Protection Working Party Opinion 04/2017 on the Proposed Regulation for the ePrivacy Regulation
    Article 5(1)(e) of the GDPR