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SY0-701 · Question #980

Which of the following should a security analyst use to prioritize the remediation of a vulnerability?

The correct answer is D. CVSS. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) provides a standardized severity score for vulnerabilities, enabling analysts to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk impact.

Submitted by kevin_r· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following should a security analyst use to prioritize the remediation of a vulnerability?

Options

  • AOSINT
  • BCVE
  • CIoC
  • DCVSS

How the community answered

(55 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    7% (4)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    87% (48)

Explanation

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) provides a standardized severity score for vulnerabilities, enabling analysts to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk impact.

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