Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v10) — Question 117

It is an entity or event with the potential to adversely impact a system through unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, denial of service or modification of data. Which of the following terms best matches the definition?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Threat' because it specifically refers to potential harm that can occur to a system. 'Attack' implies an active attempt to compromise a system, while 'Vulnerability' refers to weaknesses that can be exploited. 'Risk' is the potential for loss, but it does not define the entity or event itself.