CompTIA
SY0-701 · Question #765
An accounting employee recently used software that was not approved by the company. Which of the following risks does this most likely represent?
The correct answer is C. Shadow IT. The use of unauthorized software by an internal employee is a classic example of Shadow IT, where unsanctioned applications introduce unvetted security and compliance risks.
Submitted by fatima_kr· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
An accounting employee recently used software that was not approved by the company. Which of the following risks does this most likely represent?
Options
- AUnskilled attacker
- BHacktivist
- CShadow IT
- DSupply chain
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A6% (2)
- B3% (1)
- C91% (31)
Explanation
The use of unauthorized software by an internal employee is a classic example of Shadow IT, where unsanctioned applications introduce unvetted security and compliance risks.
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