CompTIA Exam Questions

Which of the following calculations would he security manager choose to determine total risk?

An IT security manager is asked to provide the total risk to the business. Which of the following

calculations would he security manager choose to determine total risk?

A.
(Threats X vulnerability X asset value) x controls gap

B.
(Threats X vulnerability X profit) x asset value

C.
Threats X vulnerability X control gap

D.
Threats X vulnerability X asset value

Explanation:
Threats X vulnerability X asset value is equal to asset value (AV) times exposure factor (EF). This
is used to calculate a risk.