Imagine There Is a Need for a New Executive Branch

question 33

Multiple Choice

Imagine there is a need for a new executive branch of government that is designed to protect Americans and their computers from cyber attacks and issue warnings to the public about possible threats. What type of organization would be formed to accommodate this need?

• A) a foundation
• B) a government corporation
• C) a quasi-governmental organization
• D) a volunteer army
• E) an independent regulatory commission

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Definitions:

Power Grids

Networks of electrical transmission lines, substations, transformers, and generators that distribute electricity from producers to consumers.

Nuclear Power Plants

Facilities that generate electricity through the controlled nuclear reactions of radioactive materials, such as uranium.

Phishing Attack

A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication.

Sensitive Information

Data that must be protected from unauthorized access or disclosure, including personal data, financial information, and other types of information classified as confidential.