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CISSP · Question #621

The MAIN task of promoting security for Personal Computers (PC) is

The correct answer is D. making users understand the risks to the machines and data, so they will take appropriate steps. Personal Computers (PC) are devices that can store, process, or transmit digital data that can be used by individuals or groups for personal or professional purposes. PC security is the process of ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data and the PC. T

Submitted by priya_blr· Mar 5, 2026Security and Risk Management

Question

The MAIN task of promoting security for Personal Computers (PC) is

Options

  • Aunderstanding the technical controls and ensuring they are correctly installed.
  • Bunderstanding the required systems and patching processes for different Operating Systems
  • Cmaking sure that users are using only valid, authorized software, so that the chance of virus
  • Dmaking users understand the risks to the machines and data, so they will take appropriate steps

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • D
    90% (28)

Explanation

Personal Computers (PC) are devices that can store, process, or transmit digital data that can be used by individuals or groups for personal or professional purposes. PC security is the process of ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data and the PC. The main task of promoting security for PC is making users understand the risks to the machines and data, so they will take appropriate steps to protect them. Users are the primary users and owners of the PC, and they are responsible for the security of the data and the PC. Users should be aware of the potential threats and vulnerabilities that can affect the data and the PC, such as malware, phishing, theft, loss, or unauthorized access. Users should also be educated and trained on the best practices and techniques to protect the data and the PC, such as using encryption, authentication, antivirus, firewall, backup, or recovery. Users should also be motivated and incentivized to follow the security policies and procedures of the organization or the PC vendor, and to report any security incidents or issues. Understanding the technical controls and ensuring they are correctly installed, understanding the required systems and patching processes for different Operating Systems (OS), or making sure that users are using only valid, authorized software are not the main tasks of promoting security for PC, as they are more related to technical, operational, or compliance aspects of PC security.

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#Security awareness#User education#Risk communication

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