GIAC Exam GCED Topic 5 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCED exam

Question #: 64
Topic #: 5

[All GCED Questions]

Which of the following is best defined as ''anything that has the potential to target known or existing vulnerabilities in a system?''

AVector

BGateway

CThreat

DExploit

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Suggested Answer: A

by Curtis at Jun 16, 2025, 04:28 PM

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Ligia

13 days ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm gonna have to go with D. Exploit, though. Seems like the best fit for 'anything that targets vulnerabilities.'

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Martin

5 days ago

User 1: I think you're right, D) Exploit does sound like the best fit for that definition.

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Odette

28 days ago

I'm feeling a bit exploited by this question, but I think D. Exploit is the way to go. Sounds about right to me.

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Phillip

1 days ago

Yeah, I think D) Exploit makes the most sense in this context.

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Nieves

5 days ago

I agree, D) Exploit seems like the best choice here.

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Chara

1 months ago

D. Exploit is the clear winner here. Exploits are the tools used to actually target and compromise a system's weaknesses.

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Leslie

1 months ago

I'm going to have to go with D. Exploit. Exploits are specifically designed to take advantage of system vulnerabilities.

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Vonda

19 days ago

It's important to stay vigilant against potential threats and exploits.

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Alica

22 days ago

Exploits can be very dangerous if not properly protected against.

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Merissa

24 days ago

I agree, exploits are definitely designed to target vulnerabilities.

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Truman

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) Exploit could also be a valid answer.

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Lenna

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with C. Threat. Threats are the things that have the potential to cause damage, right?

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Gilberto

2 months ago

Definitely D. Exploit - that's the best choice to describe something that targets vulnerabilities.

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Elvera

8 days ago

Definitely D. Exploit - that's the best choice to describe something that targets vulnerabilities.

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Wynell

9 days ago

D) Exploit

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Fidelia

19 days ago

C) Threat

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Art

21 days ago

B) Gateway

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Markus

1 months ago

A) Vector

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Francisca

2 months ago

I agree with Justine, a threat is something that can exploit vulnerabilities.

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Justine

2 months ago

I think the answer is C) Threat.

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