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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #788: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Impact. The sentence matches the definition of the concept of impact (see NIST SP 800-60 Vol. 1 Rev. 1 under Impact). Furthermore, the ISC2 Study Guide, chapter 1, defines likelihood as the probability that a potential vulnerability may be exploited. A threat is defined as a circumstance

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Question

The magnitude of the harm expected as a result of the consequences of an unauthorized disclosure, modification, destruction, or loss of information, is known as the:

Options

  • AThreat
  • BImpact
  • CVulnerability
  • DLikelihood

Explanation

The sentence matches the definition of the concept of impact (see NIST SP 800-60 Vol. 1 Rev. 1 under Impact). Furthermore, the ISC2 Study Guide, chapter 1, defines likelihood as the probability that a potential vulnerability may be exploited. A threat is defined as a circumstance or event that can adversely impact organizational operations. A vulnerability is a weakness that a threat can exploit. Exam Questions, Study Guides, Practice Tests. Lead the way to help you pass any IT Certification exams, 100% Pass Guaranteed or Full Refund. Especially Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, Citrix, EMC, HP, Oracle, VMware, Juniper, Check Point, LPI, Nortel, EXIN and so on. Our Slogan: First Test, First Pass. Help you to pass any IT Certification exams at the first try. You can reach us at any of the email addresses listed below. Any problems about IT certification or our products, you could rely upon us, we will give you satisfactory answers in 24 hours.

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