Question

question 22 of 30
you found a thumb drive that someone dropped on the sidewalk near the emergency department. you should:
○ plug it into a computer to see if you can identify the owner and return it
○ walk on by
○ pick it up and throw it away
○ pick it up and give to the it security officer or the privacy officer.

Explanation:

Plugging a found thumb drive into a computer poses security risks (malware, data breaches). Walking by or throwing it away ignores proper handling of potentially sensitive data. The correct action is to hand it to IT Security or Privacy Officer for safe handling and owner identification.

Answer:

D. Pick it up and give to the IT Security Officer or the Privacy Officer.