Asked by Carol Rodgers on May 25, 2024

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You lose the company's USB with your sales spreadsheets on it. This is _________ and is an _________ mistake.

A) a human error; intentional
B) a human error; unintentional
C) social engineering; intentional
D) social engineering; unintentional

Human Error

Mistakes made by individuals, often contributing to accidents, system failures, or unforeseen outcomes in various contexts.

Unintentional

Unintentional refers to actions or outcomes that occur without a deliberate plan or intent.

  • Absorb knowledge about the impact of human error on cybersecurity operations.
  • Acknowledge the consequences of neglecting proper disposal of electronic devices.
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Tyler MericalMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Losing a USB with important data is considered a human error because it is a mistake made by a person, and it is unintentional because there was no deliberate intention to lose the USB or compromise the data.