Isaca Exam CISA Topic 9 Question 98 Discussion

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Question #: 98
Topic #: 9

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Which of the following is PRIMARILY used in blockchain technology to create a distributed immutable ledger?

AArtificial intelligence (Al)

BApplication hardening

CEdge computing

DEncryption

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Suggested Answer: D

by Gianna at Mar 22, 2025, 02:53 PM

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Cordell

2 months ago

Haha, good one! Clearly the answer is D. Encryption. Unless the blockchain is running on a quantum computer...then it's anyone's guess!

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Diego

1 months ago

User 2: Agreed! Without encryption, the integrity of the blockchain would be compromised.

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Ashton

2 months ago

User 1: Definitely D) Encryption. It's essential for securing the data in a blockchain.

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Ty

2 months ago

Psh, everyone knows it's A. Artificial intelligence. Blockchain needs that machine learning magic to work its magic!

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Yolande

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm thinking C. Edge computing. Decentralization is the name of the game, and that's where it's at, right?

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Jani

2 months ago

I'm going with B. Application hardening. Gotta make sure those blockchain apps are locked down tight!

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Dorthy

13 days ago

True, edge computing helps with processing data closer to the source for faster transactions.

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Valene

14 days ago

C) Edge computing also plays a role in ensuring the efficiency of blockchain technology.

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Barrie

16 days ago

I agree, encryption is essential for protecting the data on the ledger.

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Shantell

17 days ago

I think D) Encryption is the key to securing the blockchain.

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Alyce

19 days ago

True, edge computing helps with processing data closer to the source for faster transactions.

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Lino

21 days ago

C) Edge computing also plays a role in ensuring the efficiency of blockchain technology.

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Elbert

27 days ago

I agree, encryption is essential for protecting the data on the ledger.

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Lai

1 months ago

I think D) Encryption is the key to securing the blockchain.

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Johanna

2 months ago

I believe it's D) Encryption because it ensures the integrity and security of the blockchain network.

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Gilbert

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's either A) Artificial intelligence or D) Encryption.

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Gwenn

3 months ago

Definitely D. Encryption is the backbone of blockchain technology. Without it, the distributed ledger would be anything but immutable.

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Shawnta

2 months ago

Absolutely, without encryption, the integrity of the data on the blockchain would be compromised.

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Shonda

2 months ago

I agree, encryption is essential for ensuring the security and immutability of the blockchain ledger.

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Trinidad

2 months ago

D) Encryption

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Charlena

3 months ago

I agree with Herminia, encryption is essential for securing the data in blockchain.

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Herminia

3 months ago

I think the answer is D) Encryption.

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