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Question 1

Electronic data interchange (EDI)

Answer 1

The electronic transmission of transactions (information) between two enterprises. EDI promotes a more efficient paperless environment. EDI transmissions can replace the use of standard documents, including
invoices or purchase orders.

Question 2

Electronic funds transfer (EFT)

Answer 2

The exchange of money via telecommunications. EFT refers to any financial transaction that originates at a
terminal and transfers a sum of money from one account to another.

Question 3

Encryption

Answer 3

The process of taking an unencrypted message (plaintext), applying a mathematical function to it (encryption algorithm with a key) and producing an encrypted message (ciphertext).

Question 4

Enterprise governance

Answer 4

A set of responsibilities and practices exercised by the board and executive management with the goal of providing strategic direction, ensuring that objectives are achieved, ascertaining that risk is managed
appropriately and verifying that the enterprise’s resources are used responsibly.

Question 5

Eradication

Answer 5

When containment measures have been deployed after an incident occurs, the root cause of the incident must be identified and removed from the network

Question 6

Exposure

Answer 6

The potential loss to an area due to the occurrence of an adverse event.

Question 7

External storage

Answer 7

The location that contains the backup copies to be used in case recovery or restoration is required in the event of a disaster.