PCI Exam CPSA Topic 1 Question 25 Discussion

Actual exam question for PCI's CPSA exam

Question #: 25
Topic #: 1

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During an assessment you ask to see employee records for employees with access to the HS

AThe records include information about the screening process, including background information from the employee application process. The oldest background Information that is available is for an employee that left the vendor (terminated their contract) one year previously. You note this as non-compliant, why?

AEmployee information, including background checks, must be stored for at least seven years

BEmployee information must be securely destroyed (e.g. securely wiped) within 2 years (after termination of contract)

CThe vendor must retain the background information for at least 18 months after termination of contract

DThe vendor must only retain background information for all current employees, not for those that have been terminated

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Suggested Answer: B

by Kenny at May 18, 2024, 11:19 AM

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Carmelina

16 days ago

Oh, that makes sense. It's important to follow regulations to protect sensitive information.

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Lynelle

18 days ago

I think it's because of compliance regulations. We need to store background information for at least seven years.

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Carmelina

25 days ago

Why do we need to keep employee records for so long?

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