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Which one of the following best defines a computer security risk?
Which one of the following best defines a computer security risk?
- A means of exploiting a computer or network vulnerability.
- An event or action that could cause a loss or damage to computer hardware, software, or processing capability. (correct)
- A weakness in a system allowing unauthorized action.
- An unauthorized consequence of an event.
What is the purpose or end goal of an incident?
What is the purpose or end goal of an incident?
- Target
- Attackers
- Action
- Objectives (correct)
What is a step taken by a user or process in order to achieve a result?
What is a step taken by a user or process in order to achieve a result?
- Action (correct)
- Attackers
- Target
- Objectives
What does a vulnerability refer to in computer security?
What does a vulnerability refer to in computer security?
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What is an unauthorized consequence of an event called?
What is an unauthorized consequence of an event called?
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Which one of the following is a means of exploiting a computer or network vulnerability?
Which one of the following is a means of exploiting a computer or network vulnerability?
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What is an individual who attempts to take a series of steps to achieve an unauthorized result called?
What is an individual who attempts to take a series of steps to achieve an unauthorized result called?
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What is a weakness in a system allowing unauthorized action called?
What is a weakness in a system allowing unauthorized action called?
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What is an action directed at a target that is intended to result in a change of state or status of the target called?
What is an action directed at a target that is intended to result in a change of state or status of the target called?
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What is the purpose or end goal of an incident called?
What is the purpose or end goal of an incident called?
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