In Information Security, Which of the Following Is True About

question 90

Multiple Choice

In information security, which of the following is True about managing risk?

• A) All organizations except financial institutions should invest heavily in security safeguards.
• B) Organizations should implement safeguards that balance the trade-off between risk and cost.
• C) Passwords are classified as technical safeguards.
• D) Physical security is classified as human safeguards.

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Definitions:

Paycheque

A check issued to an employee for earned wages, representing the net amount after deductions such as taxes and social security contributions.

Compensating Balances

A minimum bank account balance a borrower is required to maintain as part of a loan agreement, offering the bank some security.

Transactional Motive

The transactional motive is the need to hold cash for the purpose of conducting day-to-day business operations, such as paying wages and suppliers.