1.4 Compare Security Concepts 200-201 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which threat actor is typically motivated by financial gain through ransomware attacks?

   • ACybercriminal
   • BHacktivist
   • CNation-state
   • DInsider
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which two components are essential to defining risk in a cybersecurity context?

   • AThreat likelihood and impact
   • BVulnerability count and patch frequency
   • CAsset value and depreciation
   • DCompliance requirements and audit results
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4. 13foundation · easy

   How does a vulnerability relate to risk?

   • AA vulnerability is independent of risk
   • BA vulnerability increases risk when a threat can exploit it
   • CA vulnerability is the same as risk
   • DA vulnerability eliminates risk if it is patched
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5. 14foundation · easy

   Which statement correctly describes a vulnerability in cybersecurity?

   • AA weakness in a system that could be exploited by a threat
   • BA potential event that could cause damage to an asset
   • CThe likelihood that a threat will cause harm
   • DThe action taken by an attacker to compromise a system
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which statement best defines a threat in cybersecurity?

   • AAny potential event or actor that could cause harm to an asset
   • BThe actual exploitation of a vulnerability by an attacker
   • CA weakness in a system that could be exploited
   • DThe likelihood that a specific attack will succeed
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