A Security Analyst Has Observed Several Incidents Within an Organization

question 89

Multiple Choice

A security analyst has observed several incidents within an organization that are affecting one specific piece of hardware on the network. Further investigation reveals the equipment vendor previously released a patch. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate threat classification for these incidents?

• A) Known threat
• B) Zero day
• C) Unknown threat
• D) Advanced persistent threat

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable costs—costs that change with production levels—in the calculation of cost of goods sold and excludes fixed costs.

Net Operating Income

The total earnings from a company's operations after deducting operating expenses but before interest and taxes.

Net Operating Income

The profit a company makes after deducting operating expenses from gross profit, not including income and expenses from investments and interest.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only considers variable costs in determining the cost of products.