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312-85 Data Analysis Practice Question

In threat modeling, what does the 'D' in DREAD risk assessment stand for?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

Damage

DREAD stands for Damage, Reproducibility, Exploitability, Affected users, and Discoverability.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Damage

    Why this is correct

    Damage potential measures the severity of the impact.

  • Deployment

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect definition.

  • Detection

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect definition.

  • Data loss

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect definition.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint

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