Hackers Infiltrate the Computer System of ChemCo Inc

question 9

Multiple Choice

Hackers infiltrate the computer system of ChemCo Inc. and steal the company's trade secrets. If the hackers can be identified, they can be

• A)charged with unauthorized access of protected computers.
• B)subject to civil sanctions, but no criminal penalties.
• C)subject to a suit by the Federal Trade Commission.
• D)included on a "watch list" but no other sanctions are currently possible.

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

Costs incurred in the normal course of business operations, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations based on its operating income.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations by comparing current assets to current liabilities.

Solvency

The ability of an entity to meet its long-term financial obligations and continue its operations in the long term.