A(n) ____ is a category of object, person, or other entity that poses a potential risk of loss to an asset.
A) risk
B) exploit
C) threat
D) attack

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A threat is a category of object, person, or other entity that poses a potential risk of loss to an asset. A risk refers to the likelihood and impact of a potential loss, while an exploit and an attack refer to methods or actions taken to exploit or compromise a vulnerability in an asset. Therefore, the best answer is C) threat.

A(n) ____ Is a Category of Object, Person, or Other