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CS0-003 · Question #518
A security analyst must assist the IT department with creating a phased plan for vulnerability patching that meets established SLAs. Which of the following vulnerability management elements will…
The correct answer is B. Risk score. Risk scoring is the best method for prioritizing patching, as it considers factors like CVSS severity, exploitability, asset criticality, and business impact.
Submitted by paula_co· Mar 6, 2026Vulnerability Management
Question
A security analyst must assist the IT department with creating a phased plan for vulnerability patching that meets established SLAs. Which of the following vulnerability management elements will best assist with prioritizing a successful plan?
Options
- AAffected hosts
- BRisk score
- CMitigation strategy
- DAnnual recurrence
How the community answered
(45 responses)- B96% (43)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Risk scoring is the best method for prioritizing patching, as it considers factors like CVSS severity, exploitability, asset criticality, and business impact.
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#vulnerability prioritization#risk score#patch management#SLAs
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