Certified Network Defender (CND) — Question 44

Individuals in the organization using system resources in a way that violates acceptable usage policies indicates which of the following security incident(s):

Answer options

• A. Unauthorized Access
• B. Improper Usage
• C. Denial-of-Service (DoS)
• D. Malicious Code

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Improper Usage, as it directly relates to the violation of acceptable usage policies. Unauthorized Access (A) implies gaining access without permission, Denial-of-Service (C) refers to rendering a service unavailable, and Malicious Code (D) involves harmful software, none of which specifically address the misuse of resources as described.