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CSSLP Question #246: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: MBSA. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is a tool designed to scan systems for missing security updates and common security misconfigurations.

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Question

Which of the following is a patch management utility that scans one or more computers on a network and alerts a user if any important Microsoft security patches are missing and also provides links that enable those missing patches to be downloaded and installed?

Options

  • AMABS
  • BASNB
  • CMBSA
  • DIDMS

Explanation

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is a tool designed to scan systems for missing security updates and common security misconfigurations.

Common mistakes.

  • A. MABS is not a recognized Microsoft patch management utility.
  • B. ASNB is not a recognized Microsoft patch management utility.
  • D. IDMS is not a recognized Microsoft patch management utility; it stands for Integrated Database Management System, an unrelated concept.

Concept tested. Microsoft patch management utilities

Reference. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/microsoft-baseline-security-analyzer-mbsa-1-2-1-is-available-9742c38c-e832-75d3-82ff-3c72b2c45209

Topics

#Patch Management#Security Tools#Vulnerability Scanning#Software Maintenance

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