A newly joined employee. Janet, has been allocated an existing system used by a previous employee. Before issuing the system to Janet, it was assessed by Martin, the administrator. Martin found that t

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• ACredentialed assessment
• BDatabase assessment
• CHost-based assessment
• DDistributed assessment

• B
  2% (1)
• C
  96% (44)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Host-Based Assessment Explained

Why C is Correct: A host-based assessment focuses on vulnerabilities within a specific individual system (host), examining internal components such as user directories, registries, file permissions, configuration tables, and software settings - exactly what Martin performed when evaluating Janet's allocated workstation from the inside out.

Why the Others Are Wrong:

• A (Credentialed Assessment): This refers to scans performed with valid login credentials to gain deeper access; it describes the method of authentication used, not the scope or type of assessment Martin conducted.
• B (Database Assessment): This specifically targets database systems, checking for SQL vulnerabilities, access controls, and data integrity issues - none of which are mentioned in the scenario.
• D (Distributed Assessment): This involves assessing vulnerabilities across multiple systems or networks simultaneously, whereas Martin examined a single, specific machine.

Memory Tip: Think "Host = One House." A host-based assessment is like inspecting every room inside one house (registry, directories, permissions), while distributed assessments would be like inspecting an entire neighborhood of houses at once. If the question mentions a single system's internal components, think host-based.

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