Related to information security, integrity is the opposite of which of the following?
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A.
abstraction
B.
alteration
C.
accreditation
D.
application
Explanation:
Integrity is upheld when the assurance of the accuracy and reliability of information and systems is provided
and any unauthorized modification is prevented. Hardware, software, and communication mechanisms must
work in concert to maintain and process data correctly and to move data to intended destinations without
unexpected alteration. The systems and network should be protected from outside interference and
contamination.
The opposite of integrity is alteration.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Abstraction is not the opposite of integrity.
C: Accreditation is not the opposite of integrity.
D: Application is not the opposite of integrity.Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 23