Which Type of Threat Poses the Greatest Risk to Information

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which type of threat poses the greatest risk to information systems?

• A)Software errors and equipment malfunctions
• B)Unintentional acts
• C)Intentional acts (computer crimes)
• D)Natural and political disasters

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test the effects on the dependent variable.

Independent Variables

In experimental research, variables that are manipulated or controlled by the researcher to study their effect on dependent variables.

Dependent Variable

The variable in experimental research that is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Control Variable

A factor that is kept constant to accurately test the impact of an independent variable on a dependent variable in an experiment.