Cortez Works for a Large Retailer That Sells Various Kinds

question 7

Multiple Choice

Cortez works for a large retailer that sells various kinds of linens (towels, sheets, blankets, pillow cases) . In completing a risk assessment for his organization, which of the following questions should he ask first?

• A) What risks should we prepare for?
• B) How can information technology help guard against risk?
• C) Do we need an internal auditing staff?
• D) What will my boss think about the plan I develop?

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