CompTIA Security Plus Mock Test Q649

During a disaster recovery planning session, a security administrator has been tasked with determining which threats and vulnerabilities pose a risk to the organization. Which of the following should the administrator rate as having the HIGHEST frequency of risk to the organization?

A. Hostile takeovers
B. Large scale natural disasters
C. Malware and viruses
D. Corporate espionage

Correct Answer: C
Section: Threats and Vulnerabilities

The most common threat to an organization is computer viruses or malware. A computer can become infected with a virus through day-to-day activities such as browsing web sites or
emails. As browsing and opening emails are the most common activities performed by all users, computer viruses represent the most likely risk to a business.
information. Spyware can gather data from a user’s system without the user knowing it. This can include anything from the Web pages a user visits to personal information, such as
credit card numbers.

Incorrect Answers:
A: Hostile takeovers are when someone takes over a company by buying up the company’s shares. This is a rare occurrence compared to computer viruses or malware. For most
companies, a hostile takeover will never happen.
B: Large scale natural disasters obviously are bad for computer networks. However, they’re pretty rare. They certainly don’t happen on a day-to-day basis. Computers becoming
infected with a virus are much more common.
D: Corporate espionage is a risk to any business. However, it doesn’t happen on a day-to-day basis. Computers becoming infected with a virus are much more common.