Dell EMC Associate – Cloud Infrastructure and Services v3 — Question 1

What term refers to the entry points from which an attack can be launched?

Answer options

• A. Work factor
• B. Velocity of attack
• C. Attack vector
• D. Attack surface

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, 'Attack vector,' which specifically denotes the method or pathway through which an attacker gains access to a system. The other options do not represent entry points; 'Work factor' relates to the effort needed to breach security, 'Velocity of attack' refers to the speed of an attack, and 'Attack surface' describes the total vulnerabilities of a system without pinpointing specific entry points.