Asked by Jackson Caleb on Apr 30, 2024
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You get a new smartphone and throw your old one away without erasing all your data. 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 people which can lead to unintended outcomes, often analyzed for the purpose of improving systems or practices to prevent recurrence.
Unintentional
Actions or outcomes occurring without deliberate planning or intent.
- Recognize the implications of failing to appropriately discard electronic gadgets.
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Keaton LaingMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Throwing away an old smartphone without erasing all data is a human error because it is a mistake made by an individual. It is unintentional because there is no deliberate intention to compromise data; it's an oversight or carelessness.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the implications of failing to appropriately discard electronic gadgets.