Which of the following is an example of an AUP violation?

The correct answer is A. Installing unauthorized software on a company computer. An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) defines what employees are and are not allowed to do with company technology resources. Installing unauthorized software violates a typical AUP because it can introduce malware, licensing liability, or security vulnerabilities. Bringing a personal…

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Options

AInstalling unauthorized software on a company computer
BAll of the above
CBringing a personal laptop to work
DUsing a weak password

How the community answered

(42 responses)

A
90% (38)
B
2% (1)
C
5% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) defines what employees are and are not allowed to do with company technology resources. Installing unauthorized software violates a typical AUP because it can introduce malware, licensing liability, or security vulnerabilities. Bringing a personal laptop to work is generally a separate BYOD policy concern, not inherently an AUP violation. Using a weak password may violate a password policy but is not strictly an AUP violation. 'All of the above' is incorrect because the other options do not clearly constitute AUP violations on their own.

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#Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)#Security Policy#Policy Violation#User Responsibility

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