You are using Information system. You have chosen a poor password and also sometimes transmits data over unprotected communication lines. What is this poor quality of password and unsafe transmission referring to? 

Answer options:

A. Probabilities
B. Threats
C. Vulnerabilities
D. Impacts

C

Vulnerabilities represent characteristics of information resources that may be exploited by a threat. The given scenario describes such a situation, hence it is a vulnerability. Incorrect Answers: A: Probabilities represent the likelihood of the occurrence of a threat, and this scenario does not describe a probability. B: Threats are circumstances or events with the potential to cause harm to information resources. This scenario does not describe a threat. D: Impacts represent the outcome or result of a threat exploiting a vulnerability. The stem does not describe an impact.