220-1201 · Question #245
A technician is installing a new printer. After registering the printer, the technician receives an email from the manufacturer stating there is a security vulnerability that can be remediated…
The correct answer is C. Update the firmware. Firmware updates from the manufacturer often include security patches that remediate known vulnerabilities. Applying the update ensures the printer’s software is hardened against the issue before it can be exploited.
Question
A technician is installing a new printer. After registering the printer, the technician receives an email from the manufacturer stating there is a security vulnerability that can be remediated. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?
Options
- ADisable wireless connectivity.
- BEnable audit logging.
- CUpdate the firmware.
- DDisable the default gateway on the printer.
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A4% (2)
- B15% (7)
- C78% (36)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Firmware updates from the manufacturer often include security patches that remediate known vulnerabilities. Applying the update ensures the printer’s software is hardened against the issue before it can be exploited.
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