Which of the Following Is the Greatest Risk to Information

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the greatest risk to information systems and causes the greatest dollar losses?

• A) human errors and omissions
• B) physical threats such as natural disasters
• C) dishonest employees
• D) fraud and embezzlement

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut used in decision-making that relies on comparing the similarity of current situations to stereotypes or prototypes.

Cognitive Tendency

Refers to habitual patterns or biases in thinking that can influence judgment and decision-making.

Typical Prototype

An ideal or standard example of a particular category that embodies the most common and salient features of that category.

Expectancy Model

A theory that proposes an individual's motivation is determined by their expected outcome and the valuation of that outcome.