CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 424

Which of the following describes a malicious application that takes advantage of a software flaw?

Answer options

• A. Risk
• B. Vulnerability
• C. Exploit
• D. Threat

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as an exploit specifically refers to a technique or piece of code that takes advantage of vulnerabilities in software. Option A, Risk, pertains to the potential for loss or damage, while B, Vulnerability, refers to the actual flaw in the software, and D, Threat, describes a potential cause of an unwanted impact, but does not specifically denote the act of taking advantage of that flaw.