CrowdStrike CCCS-203b Exam - Topic 5 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for CrowdStrike's CCCS-203b exam

Question #: 7
Topic #: 5

How can unassessed images be a security concern in your cloud environment?

AThey are actively running in your environment but have not been checked for vulnerabilities

BThey are actively running in your environment but do not have the Falcon Container Sensor installed

CThey are in one of your connected image registries but have never been actively running in your environment

DThey are in one of your connected image registries but have not been checked for vulnerabilities
Unassessed images pose a security risk because they exist in connected image registries but have not been evaluated for vulnerabilities. Even if they are not currently running, these images can be deployed at any time, potentially introducing critical vulnerabilities, secrets, or malware into production environments.
Falcon Cloud Security emphasizes proactive image assessment to ensure risks are identified before deployment. Unassessed images represent blind spots where vulnerabilities may go unnoticed until runtime, increasing exposure and response time.
Options describing actively running containers are incorrect because running workloads are typically assessed through runtime sensors. The primary concern with unassessed images is their unknown risk posture prior to use.
Therefore, the correct answer is They are in one of your connected image registries but have not been checked for vulnerabilities.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Frederic at Apr 01, 2026, 11:50 PM

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