CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) — Question 242

During a risk assessment, a senior manager inquires about what the cost would be if a unique occurrence would impact the availability of a critical service. The service generates $1,000 in revenue for the organization. The impact of the attack would affect 20% of the server's capacity to perform jobs. The organization expects that five out of twenty attacks would succeed during the year. Which of the following is the calculated single loss expectancy?

Answer options

• A. $200
• B. $800
• C. $5,000
• D. $20,000

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The single loss expectancy (SLE) is calculated by multiplying the asset value by the exposure factor. In this case, the asset value is $1,000 and the exposure factor is 20%, resulting in an SLE of $200. The other options represent incorrect calculations of potential losses or total impacts rather than the single loss expectancy.