The characteristic of ____ exists when a control provides assurance that every activity undertaken can be attributed to a named person or automated process.
A) accountability
B) privacy
C) authorization
D) authentication

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Accountability ensures that all activities are traceable to a named person or automated process, providing an audit trail of who did what and when. Privacy refers to the protection and confidentiality of personal information. Authorization determines whether a user has permission to access a specific resource. Authentication verifies the identity of a user or system attempting to access a resource.

The Characteristic of ____ Exists When a Control Provides Assurance