Question

read the following sentence and indicate whether the word, risk, is correct or needs changing to a different answer: a risk is the possibility of data being compromised. threat vulnerability the word is correct in the sentence as is. mitigation

Explanation:

To determine if "risk" is correct, we analyze the definitions:

• Risk: The possibility of a negative event (like data compromise) occurring.
• Threat: A source of danger (e.g., a hacker), not a "possibility."
• Vulnerability: A weakness (e.g., unpatched software), not a "possibility."
• Mitigation: Actions to reduce risk, not a "possibility."

The sentence defines risk as the "possibility of data being compromised," which matches the term’s definition.

Answer:

The word is correct in the sentence as is.