When a Hacker Takes Advantage of a Vulnerability to Access

question 169

Multiple Choice

When a hacker takes advantage of a vulnerability to access the software,hardware,or data in an unauthorized manner a(n) ________ has occurred.

• A) exploit
• B) vector
• C) exposure
• D) virtualization

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Definitions:

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by sensory systems without a person's conscious awareness.

False Alarm

An error or false report indicating a problem or emergency when none actually exists.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation that can reliably be detected by an organism, often referred to as the "difference threshold."

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus required to be perceivable by our senses.