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SY0-701 · Question #719
Which of the following best explains a concern with OS-based vulnerabilities?
The correct answer is A. An exploit would give an attacker access to system functions that span multiple applications.. Operating system (OS) vulnerabilities can allow attackers to exploit system functions that affect multiple applications, leading to widespread compromise.
Submitted by lucia.co· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
Which of the following best explains a concern with OS-based vulnerabilities?
Options
- AAn exploit would give an attacker access to system functions that span multiple applications.
- BThe OS vendor's patch cycle is not frequent enough to mitigate the large number of threats.
- CMost users trust the core operating system features and may not notice if the system has been
- DExploitation of an operating system vulnerability is typically easier than any other vulnerability.
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A87% (45)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- D8% (4)
Explanation
Operating system (OS) vulnerabilities can allow attackers to exploit system functions that affect multiple applications, leading to widespread compromise.
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