CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A company is required to comply with PCI DSS. What is the primary purpose of conducting quarterly network vulnerability scans?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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To detect and remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner
PCI DSS Requirement 11.2 mandates quarterly external and internal vulnerability scans to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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To ensure firewall rules are correctly configured
Why it's wrong here
Firewall rule review is separate; scans focus on vulnerabilities.
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To verify encryption strength
Why it's wrong here
Encryption testing is not the primary goal of vulnerability scans.
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To detect and remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner
Why this is correct
Quarterly scans help maintain security by finding vulnerabilities regularly.
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To monitor user access logs
Why it's wrong here
Access log monitoring is a separate requirement.
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