CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 1037

A security analyst is reviewing an assessment report that includes software versions, running services, supported encryption algorithms, and permission settings.
Which of the following produced the report?

Answer options

• A. Vulnerability scanner
• B. Protocol analyzer
• C. Network mapper
• D. Web inspector

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a vulnerability scanner typically assesses systems for known vulnerabilities and provides detailed reports that include software versions, services, and configuration settings. The other options, such as a protocol analyzer and network mapper, focus on different aspects of network analysis and do not generate comprehensive security assessment reports like a vulnerability scanner does.