Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of IT

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of IT security?

• A)IT security is so integral to business objectives that it cannot be treated as a stand-alone function.
• B)Internal threats are not a major challenge because firewalls prevent employee malicious activity.
• C)Infosec failures have a direct impact on business performance,customers,business partners,and stakeholders.
• D)Infosec failures can lead to fines,legal action,and steep declines in stock prices as investors react to the crisis.

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Definitions:

Cash

Money in the form of coins or notes, which constitutes the company's liquid assets that are readily available for transactions.

Services

Economic activities offered by one party to another, often involving professional assessment or physical help, that do not result in the ownership of anything.

Accounting Principles

Accounting principles are the standardized guidelines and rules, such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) in the U.S., that govern how financial transactions and records are reported.

GAAP

GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, is a set of accounting standards and practices used in the United States to govern financial reporting and ensure consistency.