CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 397

Which of the following is the best reason to maintain visibility into vendor supply chains?

Answer options

• A. To circumvent interdiction of shipments by nation-state actors
• B. To prevent clandestine tampering with components in transit
• C. To comply with import/export legal regulations
• D. To ensure the lowest possible price is quoted

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, highlights the importance of monitoring supply chains to detect and prevent any unauthorized modifications to components, which can compromise their integrity. Options A and C, while relevant, focus on broader issues of security and legal compliance rather than the specific concern of tampering. Option D, although related to cost, does not address the critical need for security in the supply chain.