SSCP Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis Practice Question
A vulnerability management program requires that critical vulnerabilities be remediated within 72 hours. A scanner identifies a critical vulnerability on a server, but after patching, the scanner still reports it as vulnerable. What is the most likely cause?
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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The vulnerability is a false positive
False positives are common; the scanner may incorrectly flag the vulnerability even after patching.
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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The patch was not applied correctly
Why it's wrong here
Could be, but false positive is a common issue.
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The vulnerability is a false positive
Why this is correct
A false positive means the scanner incorrectly reports vulnerability.
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The remediation SLA was not met
Why it's wrong here
The issue is the scanner's report, not SLA timing.
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The server was not rebooted after patching
Why it's wrong here
While possible, false positive is more likely given scanner persistence.
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