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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.

Submitted by ahmad_uae· Mar 30, 2026Security

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)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    15% (7)
  • C
    78% (36)
  • D
    2% (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.

Topics

#Printer security#Firmware updates#Vulnerability remediation

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