Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 222

Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of performing scans with an active discovery tool?

Answer options

• A. Discovering virus and malware activity
• B. Discovering changes for security configuration management (CM)
• C. Asset identification (ID) and inventory management
• D. Vulnerability management and remediation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The primary goal of an active discovery tool is to identify assets and manage inventory, which aligns with option C. Options A and B focus on specific aspects of security but do not represent the main function of an active discovery tool. Option D, while related to security, pertains more to managing vulnerabilities rather than the initial identification of assets.