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PK0-005 · Question #615

Which of the following best explains why companies apply background screening during the employment process?

The correct answer is D. To apply operational security. Background screening supports operational security by reducing the risk of insider threats and ensuring that individuals granted access to organizational systems, data, and facilities are trustworthy and do not pose a security risk.

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Question

Which of the following best explains why companies apply background screening during the employment process?

Options

  • ATo increase access restrictions
  • BTo define KPIs for new employees
  • CTo evaluate PHI
  • DTo apply operational security

How the community answered

(60 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    7% (4)
  • D
    88% (53)

Explanation

Background screening supports operational security by reducing the risk of insider threats and ensuring that individuals granted access to organizational systems, data, and facilities are trustworthy and do not pose a security risk.

Topics

#Operational security#Personnel security#Background screening

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