What tools can help identify network vulnerabilities? (Choose two)

The correct answer is C. Vulnerability assessment tools D. Network scanners. Vulnerability assessment tools (C) and network scanners (D) are the correct choices because they are purpose-built for identifying security weaknesses - vulnerability scanners (like Nessus or OpenVAS) catalog known CVEs and misconfigurations, while network scanners (like Nmap)…

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AEmail clients
BWord processors
CVulnerability assessment tools
DNetwork scanners

How the community answered

(31 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
10% (3)
C
87% (27)

Explanation

Vulnerability assessment tools (C) and network scanners (D) are the correct choices because they are purpose-built for identifying security weaknesses - vulnerability scanners (like Nessus or OpenVAS) catalog known CVEs and misconfigurations, while network scanners (like Nmap) map open ports, services, and hosts that could expose attack surfaces.

Email clients (A) and word processors (B) are general productivity applications with no capability to probe, analyze, or report on network security posture.

Memory tip: Think "tools that touch the network to find problems" - scanners actively probe systems, making C and D the only choices that interact with infrastructure at all.

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#Vulnerability Assessment Tools#Network Scanners#Network Vulnerabilities#Vulnerability Identification

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