SSCP Security Operations and Administration Practice Question
A security metric shows that patch compliance is at 85%. The goal is 95%. Which action should be taken first?
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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Prioritize patching based on vulnerability criticality
To improve patch compliance, prioritize patching based on vulnerability criticality to address highest risk first.
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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Increase the frequency of vulnerability scans
Why it's wrong here
Scans identify missing patches but don't directly improve compliance.
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Disable automatic updates to prevent issues
Why it's wrong here
Would likely decrease compliance.
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Prioritize patching based on vulnerability criticality
Why this is correct
Focuses resources on most critical patches first.
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Exclude non-critical systems from patching
Why it's wrong here
Would lower compliance further.
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