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Which federal government agency has responsibility for ensuring the security of government computer systems that are not used to process sensitive and/or classified information?A. National Security Agency.B. Federal Bureau of Investigation.C. National Institute of Standards and Technology.D. Secret Service.

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Answer: c) National Institute of Standards and Technology

Step-by-step explanation:

National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST) is the commerce department which focuses on enhancement of standards,technology,science,innovation and quality for development and competitiveness in industrial field.

  • This department is responsible for protecting technical field, information technology,operational and other fields by help of information technology so that confidentiality,integrity and security is maintained.
  • Other options are incorrect because Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) has the duty of investigating criminal cases. Secret service is the official service carried to investigate and proving security to leaders of nation. National Security Agency(NSA) is the intelligence department that works for nation in defense field.
  • Thus, the correct option is option(c).
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