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CCSP · Question #283
CCSP Question #283: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Speed. Automated patching is attractive due to its ability to quickly and consistently apply updates across an environment, significantly reducing the window of vulnerability.
Submitted by kavita_s· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Security Operations
Question
Which characteristic of automated patching makes it attractive? Response:
Options
- ACost
- BSpeed
- CNoise reduction
- DCapability to recognize problems quickly
Explanation
Automated patching is attractive due to its ability to quickly and consistently apply updates across an environment, significantly reducing the window of vulnerability.
Common mistakes.
- A. While automation can save long-term operational costs, the initial setup and licensing of automated patching solutions can be significant, so 'cost' isn't universally the primary attractive characteristic.
- C. 'Noise reduction' is vague and not a standard attractive characteristic; automated patching can generate logs and alerts, which is not necessarily noise reduction.
- D. Automated patching systems apply patches; they don't primarily recognize new problems or vulnerabilities, although they can report on patch status.
Concept tested. Benefits of automated patching
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/update-manager/overview
Topics
#Automated Patching#Vulnerability Management#Security Automation#Cloud Operations
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