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Question #: 25
Topic #: 1
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An IT administrator is reviewing all the servers in an organization and notices that a server is missing crucial practice against a recent exploit that could gain root access.
Which of the following describes the administrator's discovery?

  • A. A vulnerability
  • B. A threat
  • C. A breach
  • D. A risk
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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zapato
Highly Voted 3 years, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: A
A is correct. This is a vulnerability.
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BiteSize
Most Recent 1 year, 10 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Vulnerability is something that COULD happen. Thus the keyword in this question. Vulnerability = Exposed Threat = An event that leverages a Vulnerability Breach = Is after the event is successful Risk = While the vulnerability is a risk, Risk is an interpretation by the company itself of vulnerabilities that they feel are important. (you can never patch ALL vulnerabilities; otherwise, there would never be breaches.) Source: Verifying each answer against Chat GPT, my experience, other test banks, a written book, and weighing in the discussion from all users to create a 100% accurate guide for myself before I take the exam. (It isn't easy because of the time needed, but it is doing my diligence)
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milkyzzz
2 years, 3 months ago
why not C?
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SallySausage
10 months, 2 weeks ago
A breach would indicate that someone was able to exploit the vulnerability. Since this question just states that there is a potential issue, no breach is implied. If it said "... that someone used to gain root access." then it would be a breach.
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ukuwai
2 years, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: A
vulnerability refers to a weakness in your system while the risk is related to the potential for lost, damaged, or destroyed assets
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