Question 10
Domain 6: Sustaining Privacy Program PerformanceA privacy program manager is selecting metrics for a quarterly dashboard. Which metric best indicates program sustainability rather than short-term activity volume?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Sustainable performance indicators show whether a program can maintain effectiveness over time, while activity-volume measures only show how much work happened in the short term. — Source material: Focus on indicators that show sustainability, not just short-term activity volume.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. The number of privacy awareness emails sent during the quarter
Activity counts show short-term output, not whether performance can be maintained over time.
B. The total number of privacy tickets opened this month
Volume measures track workload levels, not ongoing program durability.
C. A metric showing whether privacy controls continue to operate effectively over time
The source directs focus to indicators that show sustainability rather than short-term activity volume. A measure of whether privacy controls continue operating effectively over time aligns with sustainability because it reflects enduring program performance, not a temporary count of tasks completed in one period.
D. The number of policy documents updated in a single reporting period
Counts from one reporting period indicate short-term activity, not sustained effectiveness.