CS0-003 Vulnerability Management Practice Question
This CS0-003 practice question tests your understanding of vulnerability management. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A vulnerability management analyst is reviewing the results of an authenticated scan. The analyst identifies several medium-severity vulnerabilities that have been present for over a year. Which of the following are the best actions to take? (Choose two.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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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Verify the vulnerabilities are still relevant by re-scanning.
Option A is correct because re-scanning verifies whether the vulnerabilities are still present or have been remediated by other means (e.g., patching, configuration changes). Over a year, the environment may have changed, and the original scan results could be stale. An authenticated scan provides deeper visibility, but a fresh scan is the only way to confirm current relevance before taking further action.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✓
Verify the vulnerabilities are still relevant by re-scanning.
Why this is correct
Re-scanning confirms current status.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✓
Escalate to the asset owner for remediation.
Why this is correct
Assigns responsibility for remediation.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Accept the risk if the system is no longer in use.
Why it's wrong here
Not a best action unless system is decommissioned.
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Remove the system from the network.
Why it's wrong here
Drastic and likely unnecessary.
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Increase the severity rating to high to ensure remediation.
Why it's wrong here
Artificially changing severity is not appropriate.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
CompTIA often tests the misconception that old vulnerabilities should automatically be escalated or reclassified, when in fact the first step is always to re-verify the finding with a current scan to avoid wasting resources on false positives or already-remediated issues.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Authenticated scans use credentials to log into the target OS and query installed software, patch levels, and registry settings, providing a more accurate inventory than unauthenticated scans. However, over time, patches may be applied, services may be disabled, or the system may be decommissioned, making the original findings obsolete. Re-scanning with the same credentials ensures the vulnerability is still exploitable and that the asset is still present on the network, which is critical before escalating to the asset owner.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security team runs a vulnerability scan on a web application and discovers an unpatched SQL injection flaw. The team prioritises remediation by CVSS score — critical flaws are patched within 24 hours, high within 7 days. Questions like this test whether you understand vulnerability management processes, scanning tools, and remediation prioritisation.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this CS0-003 question in full detail.
Vulnerability Management — This question tests Vulnerability Management — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Verify the vulnerabilities are still relevant by re-scanning. — Option A is correct because re-scanning verifies whether the vulnerabilities are still present or have been remediated by other means (e.g., patching, configuration changes). Over a year, the environment may have changed, and the original scan results could be stale. An authenticated scan provides deeper visibility, but a fresh scan is the only way to confirm current relevance before taking further action.
What should I do if I get this CS0-003 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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