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APICS CPIM-8.0 Exam - Topic 1 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-8.0 exam

Question #: 17
Topic #: 1

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When conducting a vulnerability test using a scanner tool, which unintended consequence can occur?

AOpening of previously closed ports

BAdding administrator rights on servers

CPerforming a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack

DCreating a Denial-Of-Service (DoS) condition

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Suggested Answer: D

by Herman at Oct 27, 2025, 02:39 AM

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Karina

5 months ago

I feel B could happen too. Misconfigurations can grant admin rights.

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Kristel

5 months ago

A is also possible. Scanners might open closed ports accidentally.

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Michell

6 months ago

Agreed, D makes sense. It can overload the system.

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Tomoko

6 months ago

I think D is the most likely consequence. DoS can happen during scans.

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Germaine

6 months ago

C) Performing XSS? That's not what scanners do, right?

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Gearldine

7 months ago

B) Adding admin rights? That's a bit extreme, isn't it?

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Willard

7 months ago

Totally agree, D) Creating a Denial-Of-Service (DoS) condition is a real risk too.

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Daniela

7 months ago

A) Opening of previously closed ports can happen.

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Sophia

7 months ago

D) Creating a DoS condition is the way to go. Nothing says "I'm testing your security" like bringing the whole system down.

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Jennie

7 months ago

Haha, B) Adding administrator rights on servers? That's like giving the keys to the kingdom during a security test. Definitely not the right answer.

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My

7 months ago

C) Performing a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack is not a likely outcome of vulnerability testing. That would be an intentional attack, not an unintended consequence.

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King

8 months ago

A) Opening of previously closed ports is a potential consequence of vulnerability scanning. The scanner may open ports to gather more information.

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Yolande

8 months ago

Adding admin rights sounds really serious, but I don’t recall that being a common outcome from just running a scanner.

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Ashlyn

8 months ago

I think we had a practice question about XSS attacks, but that seems more like an active exploit rather than a consequence of scanning.

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Miesha

8 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like opening closed ports could be a risk too. It’s tricky to remember all the details.

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Maile

8 months ago

D) Creating a Denial-Of-Service (DoS) condition is the correct answer. Vulnerability scanning can unintentionally cause a DoS condition by overloading the target system.

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Herschel

9 months ago

Wait, are we really saying a scanner can do that? Sounds sketchy!

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Ricarda

9 months ago

I remember we discussed how vulnerability scanners can sometimes trigger a DoS condition, so I think D might be the right answer.

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Janessa

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on vulnerability scanning to make sure I understand the potential issues. Gotta be careful not to cause any unintended damage.

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Dorcas

10 months ago

I've done vulnerability testing before, and I know you have to be really cautious. I think the most likely unintended consequence would be creating a DoS condition - that's a common risk with these tools.

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Barbra

10 months ago

Okay, let's see. I'm pretty sure the scanner shouldn't be opening ports or adding admin rights, so I'll rule those out. I'm leaning towards either a DoS or XSS attack as the unintended consequence.

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Kimbery

10 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know vulnerability scanning can be tricky - I'll need to think carefully about the potential consequences.

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Sheridan

10 months ago

Hmm, I think the key here is to be careful with the scanner tool. I don't want to accidentally cause any unintended damage to the systems.

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Rasheeda

5 months ago

Always test in a safe environment first!

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Isidra

5 months ago

Opening closed ports is also a big concern.

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Leandro

5 months ago

Yeah, especially with options like DoS.

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Ashlee

8 months ago

I totally agree! Scanners can be risky.

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Glory

9 months ago

XSS attacks can happen too if not careful.

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