Choice "C" is correct. Applications is not one of the information criteria identified by COBIT; applications are identified as information resources. The COBIT framework identifies seven information criteria (ICE RACE) that include Integrity, Confidentiality, Efficiency, Reliability, Availability, Compliance and Effectiveness.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Confidentiality is one of the distinct information criteria identified by COBIT.
Choice "b" is incorrect. Availability is one of the distinct information criteria identified by COBIT.
Choice "a" is incorrect. Compliance is one of the distinct information criteria identified by COBIT.