CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004) — Question 3

Which of the following vulnerability management concepts is best defined as the process of discovering vulnerabilities?

Answer options

• A. Scanning
• B. Assessment
• C. Remediation
• D. Identification

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Scanning, as it specifically refers to the method of searching for vulnerabilities in systems. Options B, Assessment, and C, Remediation, involve evaluating and addressing vulnerabilities rather than just finding them. Option D, Identification, is a broader term that can encompass various aspects of recognizing vulnerabilities, but does not specifically denote the process of discovering them.