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GIAC Exam GCIH Topic 1 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam

Question #: 29
Topic #: 1

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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.

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Suggested Answer: B, C, D

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Cory

6 months ago

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

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Lottie

6 months ago

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

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Crista

5 months ago

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

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Malinda

5 months ago

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

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Johnathon

5 months ago

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

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Lorean

6 months ago

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

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Jacquline

5 months ago

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

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Julian

5 months ago

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

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Kaycee

5 months ago

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

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Frankie

5 months ago

Threats can definitely cause harm to information systems.

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Mariann

5 months ago

I agree, C does seem too specific.

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Kimberely

5 months ago

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

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Denna

5 months ago

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

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Clarence

7 months ago

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

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Nan

5 months ago

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

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Levi

5 months ago

Yes, those statements accurately describe what a threat is.

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Julianna

6 months ago

A, B, and D are all correct.

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Aron

7 months ago

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

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Kattie

7 months ago

I agree with Alise. Those statements make sense.

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Alise

7 months ago

I think A, B, and D are true.

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