312-85 Data Analysis Practice Question
When conducting a 'Sensitivity Analysis' on your threat model, what are you attempting to determine?
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
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How changes in input variables affect the model's output.
Sensitivity analysis determines how changes in individual input variables (like threat probability or asset value) impact the overall final output or risk calculation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Whether the threat actor has successfully exfiltrated data.
Why it's wrong here
This is a post-incident impact assessment.
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How changes in input variables affect the model's output.
Why this is correct
Sensitivity analysis tests the robustness of the model by varying inputs.
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The total number of threat actors targeting the organization.
Why it's wrong here
This is a threat actor census.
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The cryptographic strength of the data being protected.
Why it's wrong here
This is a security control audit.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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