CSSLP · Question #246
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…
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.
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
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- B3% (2)
- C90% (56)
- D5% (3)
Why each option
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is a tool designed to scan systems for missing security updates and common security misconfigurations.
MABS is not a recognized Microsoft patch management utility.
ASNB is not a recognized Microsoft patch management utility.
MBSA was a Microsoft-provided utility that scanned Windows operating systems and other Microsoft products for missing security updates, service packs, and common security misconfigurations. It would then provide a report and links to download and install the identified missing patches.
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
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/microsoft-baseline-security-analyzer-mbsa-1-2-1-is-available-9742c38c-e832-75d3-82ff-3c72b2c45209
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