Question

Competitive Intelligence gathering is both a ___________ and a ____________

(a) process, product

(b) process, item

(c) product & data to sell to 3rd party

(d) data to sell to a 3rd party and a product

I had been asked this question in an online interview.

This intriguing question originated from Information Gathering Phase & Techniques in chapter Phases of Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) process, product

For explanation I would say: In the world of data, where data is considered the oil and fuel of modern technology, Competitive Intelligence gathering is both a product and a process which comprises of some predefined steps to handle data.