An information system's ____ is the likelihood that the system or resource will be compromised by a ____ that will result in its ____ to further attacks.
A) Vulnerability, threat, exposure
B) Vulnerability, security, threat
C) Threat, vulnerability, liability
D) Threat, vulnerability, exposure

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A system's vulnerability refers to its weaknesses or flaws that can be exploited by a potential attacker. A threat is an actor or event that can potentially exploit those vulnerabilities. Exposure refers to the extent to which the vulnerabilities of the system are visible and accessible to potential attackers. Therefore, the correct sequence of terms is vulnerability, threat, and exposure. The other answer choices do not accurately reflect this sequence.

An Information System's ____ Is the Likelihood That the System