When a client's accounts payable computer system was relocated,the administrator provided support through an Internet connection to a server.Subsequently,the administrator left the company.No changes were made to the accounts payable system at that time.Which of the following situations represents the greatest security risk?
A)User passwords are not required to be in alphanumeric format.
B)Management procedures for user accounts are not documented.
C)User accounts are not removed upon termination of employees.
D)Security logs are not periodically reviewed for violations.

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The fact that user accounts are not removed upon termination of employees creates a security risk as former employees may still have access to the system, allowing unauthorized access or manipulation of the accounts payable data. The other options represent security vulnerabilities, but do not present as great of a risk as allowing former employees to retain access to the system.

When a Client's Accounts Payable Computer System Was Relocated,the Administrator