CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 185

Which of the following would best explain why a security analyst is running daily vulnerability scans on all corporate endpoints?

Answer options

• A. To track the status of patching installations
• B. To find shadow IT cloud deployments
• C. To continuously the monitor hardware inventory
• D. To hunt for active attackers in the network

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, is accurate because daily vulnerability scans help ensure that all patches are applied and systems are secure. Options B, C, and D are not directly related to the purpose of vulnerability scans, as they focus on discovering unauthorized cloud usage, managing hardware inventory, and detecting intrusions, respectively.