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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A reliable defense against cyber attacks would need to be managed by a sophisticated software system. For such a defense to be effective, it must operate correctly on the first attempt, and comprehensive testing beforehand is not feasible. Despite meticulous design, every sophisticated software system has, in practice, demonstrated vulnerabilities that could lead to significant failures in certain scenarios. If the statements above are true, which of the following conclusions is best supported by them?
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A defense against cyber attacks cannot guarantee success the first time it is utilized.
B
If sufficient care is taken in designing the software system, there is a strong likelihood that the defense will be effective when required.
C
Some alternative method of management must be developed for a cyber defense system.
D
Techniques for minimizing flaws in the development of sophisticated software systems will never be discovered.
E
A defense against cyber attacks will not function effectively when it is first needed.
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ShantanuMar 6, 2025
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