Formal acceptance of an evaluated system by management is known as

A.
Certification

B.
Accreditation

C.
Validation

D.
Verification

Explanation:
B: In the accreditation phase, management evaluates the capacity of a system to meet the needs of the organization. If management determines that the needs of the system satisfy the needs of the organization, they will formally accept the evaluated system, usually for a defi ned period of time. During the certification phase, the product or system is tested to see whether it meets the documented requirements (including any security requirements). Validation and verification are usually part of the certifi cation phase. Page 699.