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SSCP · Question #1299

________, _________, and __________ are required to successfully complete a crime. (Choose three)

The correct answer is B. Motive D. Means E. Opportunity. To successfully complete a crime, the three essential elements typically required are motive (the reason), means (the capability), and opportunity (the circumstances).

Submitted by obi.ng· Apr 18, 2026Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis

Question

________, _________, and __________ are required to successfully complete a crime. (Choose three)

Options

  • ARoot kit
  • BMotive
  • CBuffer Overflow
  • DMeans
  • EOpportunity
  • FAdvantage

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    93% (26)
  • C
    4% (1)

Why each option

To successfully complete a crime, the three essential elements typically required are motive (the reason), means (the capability), and opportunity (the circumstances).

ARoot kit

A root kit is a type of malicious software used in some attacks, not a fundamental requirement for all crimes.

BMotiveCorrect

Motive refers to the reason or incentive that drives someone to commit a crime, such as financial gain, revenge, or ideology, providing the 'why' behind the action.

CBuffer Overflow

A buffer overflow is a specific type of software vulnerability, not a universal requirement for committing a crime.

DMeansCorrect

Means refers to the tools, skills, or resources necessary to carry out the crime, such as technical knowledge, access to systems, or specialized software, representing the 'how'.

EOpportunityCorrect

Opportunity refers to the circumstances or situation that allows the crime to occur, often involving a lapse in security controls, a vulnerable system, or unsupervised access, providing the 'when and where'.

FAdvantage

Advantage is a benefit derived from a crime, but not a prerequisite for committing it.

Concept tested: Elements of criminal intent (M-M-O triad)

Topics

#Threat Actor Analysis#Risk Assessment#Security Fundamentals#Incident Planning

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