CompTIA Security+ Question J-33

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

Answer: D

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