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WGU D322 OA EXAM LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is the difference between a threat and a vulnerability? -
ANSWER-A threat and a vulnerability are not one and the same.
A threat is a person or event that has the potential for impacting a
valuable resource in a negative manner. A vulnerability is that
quality of a resource or its environment that allows the threat to be
realized. An armed bank robber is an example of a threat.
What is the difference between private vs. confidential vs.
sensitive, and public? - ANSWER-Public - available through public
sources; includes names and addresses
Sensitive - not considered a threat to a person's privacy if others
learn of it; include email addresses
Private - information that could be a threat if disclosed to others;
includes social security and credit card numbers
Confidential - information that an organization will keep secret;
includes patentable information and business plans
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What are Social Engineering and Phishing attacks? - ANSWER-
Social engineering is the term used for a broad range of malicious
activities accomplished through human interactions.
phishing is Emails to people to redirect them to a website to
perform some operation but the website is a fake and just takes
the information
What is SQL Injection vs. Buffer Overflow attacks? - ANSWER-
SQL injection is a hacking method used to attack SQL databases,
whereas buffer overflows can exist in many different types of
applications. SQL injection and buffer overflows are similar
exploits in that they're both usually delivered via a user input field.
What is a Trojan Horse vs. Spyware? - ANSWER-Spyware works
like adware but is usually a separate program that is installed
unknowingly when you install another freeware type program or
application. A Trojan horse is not a virus. It is a destructive
program that looks as a genuine application
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What are Malware and DOS attacks? - ANSWER-Software or
firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will
have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability
of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other
code-based entity that infects a host. Spyware and some forms of
adware are also examples of malicious code.
DOS One or more attackers attempt to flood a server with so
many incoming messages that the server is unable to handle
legitimate business
What is Shell vs. Kernel vs. Device Drivers? - ANSWER-Kernel
Core components of the OS that is loaded when the computer is
first booted.
Device Drivers
Provide specific interfaces between the OS running a computer
and hardware devices.
Shell
An interface for the user, often personalized for that given user,
that provides access to the kernel.
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What are the types of Servers: Proxy vs. Web vs. Database vs.
FTP vs. File vs. Email Servers? - ANSWER-Proxy Server
Acts as a giant cache of web pages that anyone in the
organization has recently retrieved; can be used to block access
to certain web pages
Web Server
Stores data files (web pages) and programs (scripts). Responds
from anywhere on the Internet.
Database Server
Responds to queries by pulling from the database.Typically only
to local clients.
What is a Patent vs. a Copyright? - ANSWER-A patent gives the
INVENTOR of the new product the right to produce and sell it
A copyright is a LICENSE that means you have the right to sell
and copy your own work
What is a Software License vs. a Proprietary Software License? -
ANSWER-Shareware
WGU D322 OA EXAM LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is the difference between a threat and a vulnerability? -
ANSWER-A threat and a vulnerability are not one and the same.
A threat is a person or event that has the potential for impacting a
valuable resource in a negative manner. A vulnerability is that
quality of a resource or its environment that allows the threat to be
realized. An armed bank robber is an example of a threat.
What is the difference between private vs. confidential vs.
sensitive, and public? - ANSWER-Public - available through public
sources; includes names and addresses
Sensitive - not considered a threat to a person's privacy if others
learn of it; include email addresses
Private - information that could be a threat if disclosed to others;
includes social security and credit card numbers
Confidential - information that an organization will keep secret;
includes patentable information and business plans
,2|Page
What are Social Engineering and Phishing attacks? - ANSWER-
Social engineering is the term used for a broad range of malicious
activities accomplished through human interactions.
phishing is Emails to people to redirect them to a website to
perform some operation but the website is a fake and just takes
the information
What is SQL Injection vs. Buffer Overflow attacks? - ANSWER-
SQL injection is a hacking method used to attack SQL databases,
whereas buffer overflows can exist in many different types of
applications. SQL injection and buffer overflows are similar
exploits in that they're both usually delivered via a user input field.
What is a Trojan Horse vs. Spyware? - ANSWER-Spyware works
like adware but is usually a separate program that is installed
unknowingly when you install another freeware type program or
application. A Trojan horse is not a virus. It is a destructive
program that looks as a genuine application
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What are Malware and DOS attacks? - ANSWER-Software or
firmware intended to perform an unauthorized process that will
have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability
of an information system. A virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other
code-based entity that infects a host. Spyware and some forms of
adware are also examples of malicious code.
DOS One or more attackers attempt to flood a server with so
many incoming messages that the server is unable to handle
legitimate business
What is Shell vs. Kernel vs. Device Drivers? - ANSWER-Kernel
Core components of the OS that is loaded when the computer is
first booted.
Device Drivers
Provide specific interfaces between the OS running a computer
and hardware devices.
Shell
An interface for the user, often personalized for that given user,
that provides access to the kernel.
, 4|Page
What are the types of Servers: Proxy vs. Web vs. Database vs.
FTP vs. File vs. Email Servers? - ANSWER-Proxy Server
Acts as a giant cache of web pages that anyone in the
organization has recently retrieved; can be used to block access
to certain web pages
Web Server
Stores data files (web pages) and programs (scripts). Responds
from anywhere on the Internet.
Database Server
Responds to queries by pulling from the database.Typically only
to local clients.
What is a Patent vs. a Copyright? - ANSWER-A patent gives the
INVENTOR of the new product the right to produce and sell it
A copyright is a LICENSE that means you have the right to sell
and copy your own work
What is a Software License vs. a Proprietary Software License? -
ANSWER-Shareware
