CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 136

Running a vulnerability scanner on a hybrid network segment that includes general IT servers and industrial control systems:

Answer options

• A. will reveal vulnerabilities in the Modbus protocol
• B. may cause unintended failures in control systems
• C. may reduce the true positive rate of findings
• D. will create a denial-of-service condition on the IP networks

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because running a vulnerability scanner can disrupt the delicate operations of industrial control systems, potentially leading to system failures. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the primary risk associated with scanning in such environments, which is the risk of causing unintentional operational issues.