Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities Practice Question

Question

A learner is comparing two similar concepts for the CompTIA Security+ involving ransomware in Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities. Which response best applies the concept? (Item 182)

Answer choices

1. A. Treat all similar terms as interchangeable without checking the scenario context.
2. B. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the ransomware scenario.
3. C. Choose an answer that removes accountability from the responsible professional.
4. D. Escalate only after taking irreversible action without reviewing the facts.

Correct Answer

B. The best answer is to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations for the ransomware scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is B because ransomware is tested by asking candidates to choose the control or response that reduces risk while preserving confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountable security operations. The distractors reflect common exam mistakes: ignoring context, using informal shortcuts, skipping verification, or applying a rule from the wrong domain.

Question details

• Difficulty: medium
• Domain: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
• Objective: ransomware

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