Computer Security Risks and Taxonomy Quiz
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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?

  • Target
  • Attackers
  • Action
  • Objectives (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>A weakness in a system allowing unauthorized action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an unauthorized consequence of an event called?

    <p>Unauthorized result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is a means of exploiting a computer or network vulnerability?

    <p>Tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an individual who attempts to take a series of steps to achieve an unauthorized result called?

    <p>Attacker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a weakness in a system allowing unauthorized action called?

    <p>Vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an action directed at a target that is intended to result in a change of state or status of the target called?

    <p>Event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose or end goal of an incident called?

    <p>Objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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