ISC2 CC Security Principles Practice Question
A company performs background checks on potential employees before hiring. This action demonstrates which concept?
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Due diligence
Due diligence involves investigating before acting, such as background checks.
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Due diligence
Why this is correct
Background checks are an investigative process.
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Risk avoidance
Why it's wrong here
Avoidance would mean not hiring at all.
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Due care
Why it's wrong here
Due care is ongoing, not pre-employment investigation.
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Risk transfer
Why it's wrong here
No transfer to another party.
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