CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 523

For an upcoming product launch, a company hires a marketing agency whose owner is a close relative of the Chief Executive Officer. Which of the following did the company violate?

Answer options

• A. Independent assessments
• B. Supply chain analysis
• C. Right-to-audit clause
• D. Conflict of interest policy

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as hiring a marketing agency owned by a relative of the CEO creates a conflict of interest that can compromise the integrity of the decision-making process. The other options do not directly relate to the ethical implications of familial relationships in business dealings.