Question 24 of 30
The likelihood that an unlawful act will be committed against a particular target based on a perpetrator's intent and capability is called:
A
Vulnerability
B
Threat
C
Consequence
D
Reliability index
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Threat.
In security risk management, 'threat' is defined as the potential for an adverse event involving the combination of a perpetrator's intent and their capability to execute an attack against a target.