Availability means that information is...

Availability means that information is...

• A. Easily accessible by those with proper authorization and will remain so in case of failure to minimize interruptions to users
• B. Encrypted at rest only
• C. Backed up weekly
• D. Only available during business hours

Answer: (A)

Availability means information is accessible to those with proper authorization whenever it’s needed, and that access remains possible even during failures to minimize interruptions. This relies on resilience measures like redundancy, failover capabilities, backup power, and data replication so systems stay up and ready for use even when part of the infrastructure encounters problems. The option described fits this best because it emphasizes both easy, authorized access and the ability to remain available if something goes wrong. Encryption at rest focuses on protecting data confidentiality rather than ensuring ongoing access. Backups help you recover after an incident but don’t by themselves guarantee continuous availability, especially if there isn’t redundancy or a rapid recovery plan. Limiting access to business hours contradicts the idea of continuous access and would increase downtime when access is needed outside those hours.

Availability means information is accessible to those with proper authorization whenever it’s needed, and that access remains possible even during failures to minimize interruptions. This relies on resilience measures like redundancy, failover capabilities, backup power, and data replication so systems stay up and ready for use even when part of the infrastructure encounters problems. The option described fits this best because it emphasizes both easy, authorized access and the ability to remain available if something goes wrong.

Encryption at rest focuses on protecting data confidentiality rather than ensuring ongoing access. Backups help you recover after an incident but don’t by themselves guarantee continuous availability, especially if there isn’t redundancy or a rapid recovery plan. Limiting access to business hours contradicts the idea of continuous access and would increase downtime when access is needed outside those hours.