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SY0-701 · Question #147

Which of the following threat actors is the most likely to use large financial resources to attack critical systems located in other countries?

The correct answer is C. Nation-state. A nation-state is a threat actor that is sponsored by a government or a political entity to conduct cyberattacks against other countries or organizations. Nation-states have large financial resources, advanced technical skills, and strategic objectives that may target critical…

Submitted by the_admin· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following threat actors is the most likely to use large financial resources to attack critical systems located in other countries?

Options

  • AInsider
  • BUnskilled attacker
  • CNation-state
  • DHacktivist

How the community answered

(54 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    93% (50)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

A nation-state is a threat actor that is sponsored by a government or a political entity to conduct cyberattacks against other countries or organizations. Nation-states have large financial resources, advanced technical skills, and strategic objectives that may target critical systems such as military, energy, or infrastructure. Nation-states are often motivated by espionage, sabotage, or warfare.

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