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What does threat severity measure?

  • The capability of a threat agent to apply force against an asset
  • The level of unauthorized access to organizational operations
  • The probability of a threat event occurring
  • The magnitude of the potential impact of a threat event on an organization (correct)

What is an asset in the context of organizational objectives?

  • An item of value to the achievement of organizational mission/business objectives (correct)
  • Any data, device, or other components of the environment that supports information-related activities
  • A measure of how much damage a given threat can do
  • The probable level of force that a threat agent can apply against an asset

What does threat strength measure?

  • The capability of a threat agent to access organizational operations
  • The likelihood of a threat event occurring
  • The probable level of force that a threat agent can apply against an asset (correct)
  • The potential impact of a threat event on an organization

What is the definition of a threat in the context of organizational operations?

<p>Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations through an information system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of threat severity?

<p>The magnitude of the potential of a threat event to impose a cost on an organization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an asset in the context of organizational objectives?

<p>An item of value to the achievement of organizational mission/business objectives, including any data, device, or other components of the environment that supports information-related activities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does threat severity measure?

<p>The magnitude of the potential of a threat event to impose a cost on an organization. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of threat strength in the context of organizational operations?

<p>The probable level of force that a threat agent can apply against an asset. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a threat refer to in the context of organizational operations?

<p>Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations through unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, or modification of information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a threat in the context of information systems?

<p>Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations, assets, or individuals through unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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