PCSE Practice Question: Managing Operations in a Cloud Solution Environment
A security analyst needs to mute a recurring false positive finding in Security Command Center so that it no longer appears in the active findings list. The analyst wants to keep the finding for historical reference. What should they do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Mute the finding using the SCC console or API
Muting a finding in SCC hides it from active views but retains it for auditing. Muting can be done individually or via mute rules based on properties.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Set the finding's state to 'INACTIVE'
Why it's wrong here
INACTIVE state is used when the issue is resolved, not for false positives.
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Create a filter to exclude the finding from view
Why it's wrong here
Filtering is client-side and not persistent for all users; muting is the proper method.
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Mute the finding using the SCC console or API
Why this is correct
Muting hides the finding but retains it.
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Delete the finding from SCC
Why it's wrong here
Findings cannot be deleted; they can only be muted.
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