Used in conjunction, which of the following are PII? (Select TWO).

A.
Marital status

B.
Favorite movie

C.
Pet’s name

D.
Birthday

E.
Full name

Explanation:
Personally identifiable information (PII) is a catchall for any data that can be used to uniquely identify an
individual. This data can be anything from the person’s name to a fingerprint (think biometrics), credit
card number, or patient record. A birthday together with a full name makes it personally identifiable
information.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Marital status can be shared and thus is not personally identifiable information.
B: Many people can share a like for the same movie.
C: Pet’s name is not personally identifiable information.

Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 6th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis,
2014, p. 404