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SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question

Which of the following is a primary security concern when using VM snapshots in a virtualized environment?

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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Snapshots may contain unpatched vulnerabilities if not regularly updated

VM snapshots capture the state at a point in time. If the snapshot is not updated with patches, reverting to it can reintroduce vulnerabilities that were previously fixed.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    Snapshots can be used to bypass authentication

    Why it's wrong here

    Snapshots do not bypass authentication; they represent a system state.

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    Snapshots may contain unpatched vulnerabilities if not regularly updated

    Why this is correct

    Reverting to an old snapshot can re-expose the system to known vulnerabilities.

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    Snapshots can be exported and stolen

    Why it's wrong here

    While theft is a risk, it is not unique to snapshots; the primary security concern is vulnerability reintroduction.

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    Snapshots consume excessive storage space

    Why it's wrong here

    Storage consumption is an operational concern, not a primary security issue.

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