Question

although none of the vulnerabilities are serious enough to compromise a machine, a hacker could take control of a pc by ______ all of them at once, he said.
source: reuters

enkindling

banishing

exploiting

illuminating

Explanation:

• "enkindling" means kindling or arousing, which doesn't fit the context of a hacker taking control.
• "banishing" means getting rid of, which is the opposite of what a hacker would do.
• "exploiting" means taking advantage of (a situation), which makes sense as a hacker would take advantage of vulnerabilities.
• "illuminating" means making clear or brightening, which is not relevant to a hacker taking control.

Answer:

C. exploiting