The potential for unauthorized system access by way of
terminals or workstations within an organization's facility
is increased when:
A. connecting points are available in the facility to
connect laptops to the network.
B. users take precautions to keep their passwords confidential.
C. terminals with password protection are located in
unsecured locations.
D. terminals are located within the facility in small
clusters under the supervision of an administrator.
Answer / guest
Answer: A
Any person with wrongful intentions can connect a laptop to
the network. The unsecured connecting points make
unauthorized access possible if the individual has knowledge
of a valid user id and password. The other choices are
controls for preventing unauthorized network access. If
system passwords are not readily available for intruders to
use, they must guess, which introduces an additional factor
and requires time. System passwords provide protection
against unauthorized use of terminals located in unsecured
locations. Supervision is a very effective control when used
to monitor access to a small operating unit or production
resources.
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