CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 271

A network administrator received a report stating a critical vulnerability was detected on an application that is exposed to the internet. Which of the following is the appropriate NEXT step?

Answer options

• A. Check for the existence of a known exploit in order to assess the risk.
• B. Immediately shut down the vulnerable application server.
• C. Install a network access control agent on the server.
• D. Deploy a new server to host the application.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because checking for known exploits allows the administrator to understand the severity and potential impact of the vulnerability. Option B, shutting down the server immediately, may not be necessary if the risk can be assessed first. Option C, installing a network access control agent, does not address the immediate vulnerability issue. Option D, deploying a new server, is not a necessary step before assessing the risk associated with the vulnerability.