CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 468

A systems administrator set up an automated process that checks for vulnerabilities across the entire environment every morning. Which of the following activities is the systems administrator conducting?

Answer options

• A. Scanning
• B. Alerting
• C. Reporting
• D. Archiving

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as scanning involves actively searching for vulnerabilities within a system. Alerting, reporting, and archiving are related but do not specifically refer to the process of identifying vulnerabilities, which is the main focus of the administrator's activity.