Which of the following does the "A" in "CIA" stand for when relating to IT security? (Select the best answer.)

A. Accountability
B. Assessment
C. Availability
D. Auditing

C. Availability is what the "A" in "CIA" stands for, as in "the availability of data." Together the acronym stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Although accountability is important and is often included as a fourth component of the CIA triad, it is not the best answer. Assessment and auditing are both important concepts when checking for vulnerabilities and reviewing and logging, but they are not considered to be part of the CIA triad.