SY0-701 Question 209

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• Chose A1

  An asset inventory is a detailed record of all hardware and software assets within an organization. It allows system administrators to: Identify which systems are running the affected application Track versions and configurations to determine patch applicability Ensure no device is overlooked, especially in large or distributed environments Without a current and accurate asset inventory, patching becomes guesswork—and that’s a recipe for vulnerabilities.

• Chose A2

  The best answer is: A. Asset inventory An asset inventory is essential for ensuring that all systems requiring the patch are updated. By maintaining a comprehensive inventory of all systems, the administrator can identify which devices have the critical application installed and require the patch. An accurate asset inventory helps ensure that no systems are overlooked during the patching process. - Network enumeration focuses on identifying devices on the network but does not necessarily provide information about the applications running on those devices. - Data certification relates to validating the integrity and accuracy of data, which is unrelated to identifying systems needing patches. - Procurement process involves acquiring hardware or software but does not help track existing systems for patching needs. Therefore, an asset inventory is the best choice for maintaining awareness of all systems that require patching.

• Chose A3

  Asset inventory is a list of all hardware, software, and systems within the organization. Maintaining an up-to-date asset inventory allows the systems administrator to easily identify which systems are running the critical application and need the patch