A Flaw or Weakness in a System's Design, Implementation, or Operation

question 44

Multiple Choice

A flaw or weakness in a system's design, implementation, or operation and management that could be exploited to violate the system's security policy is a(n) __________.

• A) countermeasure
• B) vulnerability
• C) adversary
• D) risk

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Definitions:

John B. Watson

An American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior and rejecting the notion of internal processes.

Reinforcement

The process in behavioral psychology that strengthens or encourages a behavior by providing a reward or positive outcome.

Maladaptive Behavior

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to oneself or to one's well-being, often a response to environmental stressors.

Structuralists

Psychologists who analyze the basic elements of consciousness and how they combine to form our overall perceptual experiences.