Discuss GIAC GCIH Exam Topic 1 Question 29

Which of the following statements about threats are true?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AA threat is a weakness or lack of safeguard that can be exploited by vulnerability, thus causing
harm to the information systems or networks.

BA threat is a potential for violation of security which exists when there is a circumstance, capability, action, or event that could breach security and cause harm.

CA threat is a sequence of circumstances and events that allows a human or other agent to cause an information-related misfortune by exploiting vulnerability in an IT product.

DA threat is any circumstance or event with the potential of causing harm to a system in the form of destruction, disclosure, modification of data, or denial of service.

Suggested Answer: B, C, D

Get Premium GCIH Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF Real Exam Format Detailed Explanations Instant Access Get Your Practice Test

35 comments · newest first

Dortha 10 months ago

I thought threats were more about actions than just circumstances.

Marylou 11 months ago

Option D covers it all, can't argue with that!

Tiara 11 months ago

Wait, isn't a threat just a vulnerability?

Serina 11 months ago

I agree, option B is spot on!

Yuki 11 months ago

A threat is definitely a potential for violation of security.

Lonna 11 months ago

I remember discussing that threats can lead to various types of harm, so I think option C could also be valid, but I'm not completely confident.

Mitzie 12 months ago

I recall a practice question that mentioned threats as events that could exploit vulnerabilities, so I feel like option D might be correct too.

Yvonne 12 months ago

I'm not too sure about option A. I thought threats were more about potential harm rather than just weaknesses.

Taryn 12 months ago

I think option B sounds right because it talks about the potential for a security breach, which is how I remember threats being defined.

Kimberely 12 months ago

This is a good question to test our understanding of threats. I'll review the options carefully and choose the ones that most accurately and completely describe the concept.

Rhea 12 months ago

I'm a bit confused by option C. It seems to be talking about a specific sequence of events leading to a threat, rather than just defining what a threat is. I'm not sure if I should select that one.

Becky 12 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. Options A, B, and D all capture the key aspects of what a threat is - the potential for harm or violation of security. I'll select those.

Shenika 1 year ago

Hmm, the wording of these options is a bit tricky. I need to make sure I understand the nuances between them before selecting the correct answers.

Cassi 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward question on threats. I'll carefully read through each option and select the ones that accurately describe what a threat is.

Geraldo 1 year ago

I'd say the complexity to automate is the most problematic. With all those different components and requirements, it's going to be a real test of my skills.

Cory 2 years ago

This is a pretty straightforward question. The threat is real, and A, B, and D capture it well.

Lottie 2 years ago

Threat? More like 'threat level: midnight'! But in all seriousness, A, B, and D are the way to go.

Crista 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lottie

Definitely, A, B, and D cover the true statements about threats.

Malinda 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lottie

Threat level: midnight, but yes, A, B, and D are the right choices.

Johnathon 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lottie

I agree, A, B, and D are the correct statements about threats.

Lorean 2 years ago

C seems a bit too specific. I'd go with A, B, and D as the best options here.

Jacquline 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lorean

A, B, and D make the most sense to me as well. They cover different aspects of what a threat can be.

Julian 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lorean

I think C is too narrow in its definition of a threat. A, B, and D cover a broader range of possibilities.

Kaycee 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lorean

It's important to be aware of all potential threats.

Frankie 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lorean

Threats can definitely cause harm to information systems.

Mariann 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lorean

I agree, C does seem too specific.

Kimberely 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lorean

I agree, A, B, and D are the most accurate statements about threats.

Denna 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lorean

I think A, B, and D are the correct options.

Clarence 2 years ago

A, B, and D are all correct. This question really covers the basics of threat definitions.

Nan 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clarence

It's important to understand the different aspects of threats to protect information systems.

Levi 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clarence

Yes, those statements accurately describe what a threat is.

Julianna 2 years ago

↳ replying to Clarence

A, B, and D are all correct.

Aron 2 years ago

I'm not sure about C, but A, B, and D seem right to me.

Kattie 2 years ago

I agree with Alise. Those statements make sense.

Alise 2 years ago

I think A, B, and D are true.

GIAC GCIH Exam - Topic 1 Question 29 Discussion