CompTIA PenTest+ (PT1-002) — Question 98

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 vulnerability scanners can disrupt the operation of sensitive industrial control systems, potentially causing failures. Options A, C, and D do not accurately reflect the main risk associated with scanning these environments, as they focus on vulnerabilities or findings rather than the operational impact on control systems.