Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 150

Which among the following is an act passed by the U.S. Congress in 2002 to protect investors from the possibility of fraudulent accounting activities by corporations?

Answer options

• A. HIPAA
• B. GLBA
• C. SOX
• D. FISMA

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, SOX, which stands for the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, designed specifically to enhance investor protection by improving the accuracy of financial disclosures. The other options, HIPAA, GLBA, and FISMA, focus on different areas such as health information privacy, financial privacy, and federal information security, respectively, and do not address accounting fraud.