Dependability and Security

A password checking system that disallows user passwords that are proper names or words that are normally included in a dictionary is an example of ________________ with respect to security systems?

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A password checking system that disallows user passwords that are proper names or words that are normally included in a dictionary is an example of ________________ with respect to security systems?

A. risk
B. control
C. attack
D. asset

Explanation: A control protective measure that reduces a system’s vulnerability.

An assessment of the worst possible damage that could result from a particular hazard is known as _________________?

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An assessment of the worst possible damage that could result from a particular hazard is known as _________________?

A. Risk
B. Hazard probability
C. Hazard severity
D. Mishap

Explanation: Hazard severity can range from catastrophic, where many people are killed, to minor, where only minor damage results. When an individual death is a possibility, a reasonable assessment of hazard severity is ‘very high’.

A chemical plant system may detect excessive pressure and open a relief valve to reduce these pressures before an explosion occurs. What kind of dependability and security issue the example states ?

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A chemical plant system may detect excessive pressure and open a relief valve to reduce these pressures before an explosion occurs. What kind of dependability and security issue the example states ?

A. Hazard avoidance
B. Damage limitation
C. Hazard detection
D. Hazard detection and removal

Explanation: The system is designed so that hazards are detected and removed before they result in an accident.

An aircraft engine normally includes automatic fire extinguishers.What kind of dependability and security issue the example states ?

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An aircraft engine normally includes automatic fire extinguishers.What kind of dependability and security issue the example states ?

A. Hazard avoidance
B. Damage limitation
C. Hazard detection
D. Hazard detection and removal

Explanation: The system may include protection features that minimize the damage that may result from an accident.