Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate Concerning the Management

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning the management and audit of a web server?

• A) The file transfer protocol (FTP) should always be enabled.
• B) The simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) should be operating under the most privileged accounts.
• C) The number of ports and protocols allowed to access the web server should be maximized.
• D) Secure protocols for confidential pages should be used instead of clear-text protocols such as HTTP or FTP.

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Definitions:

Cost of Equity

The return that shareholders require or expect to realize on their investment, representing the opportunity cost of investing in the company.

Yield

The earnings generated and realized on an investment over a particular period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost or current market value.

Risk Premium

The extra return or reward that an investor expects to receive for taking a higher risk compared to a risk-free asset.

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its current debt, including loans and bonds, often considered in capital structure decisions.