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Eccouncil 212-89 Exam - Topic 5 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 212-89 exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 5
[All 212-89 Questions]

During the vulnerability assessment phase, the incident responders perform various

steps as below:

1. Run vulnerability scans using tools

2. Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities

3. Examine and evaluate physical security

4. Perform OSINT information gathering to validate the vulnerabilities

5. Apply business and technology context to scanner results

6. Check for misconfigurations and human errors

7. Create a vulnerability scan report

Identify the correct sequence of vulnerability assessment steps performed by the

incident responders.

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Suggested Answer: A

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Leandro
4 months ago
Not sure about that sequence, feels a bit mixed up.
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An
4 months ago
Totally agree with the order in option B!
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Santos
4 months ago
Wait, why is physical security step 3? That seems off.
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Heidy
4 months ago
I think prioritizing vulnerabilities should come before anything else.
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Juliann
5 months ago
Step 1 is definitely the first thing to do!
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Nicolette
5 months ago
I feel like evaluating physical security should happen early on, but I’m not sure how it fits with the other steps in the sequence.
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Nikita
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question where the sequence started with vulnerability scans, so I’m leaning towards option B, but I’m not completely confident.
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Leonardo
5 months ago
I think we should prioritize vulnerabilities after identifying them, but I can't recall if OSINT gathering is done before or after that step.
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Mireya
5 months ago
I remember that the first step usually involves running the scans, but I'm not sure if physical security comes before or after that.
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Dahlia
5 months ago
I've got this! The technician would use the Product Transfer tool to move the unused circuit board back to the warehouse, and the Return Order tool to officially document the return.
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Corazon
5 months ago
I think the just-in-time purchase environment in option A would benefit the most from EDI. The speed and efficiency of electronic data exchange could really help with those time-sensitive orders.
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Moon
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different cloud capabilities. I'll need to make sure I understand the differences between IaaS and PaaS, and how that impacts the requirements.
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Tori
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused about whether you can just change the Mouse Button value to 'Close' or if we actually need to create a new element entirely.
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Sharan
5 months ago
I feel like increasing the safety of exercise is related, but maybe that's just a part of the broader goal of risk stratification?
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Marcelle
10 months ago
Haha, imagine if the incident responders just randomly jumped around between the steps. 'Oh, let's do physical security, then check for misconfigurations, then maybe run a scan or two?' Sounds like a recipe for disaster.
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Aleisha
8 months ago
C) 4-->1-->2-->3-->6-->5-->7 would definitely lead to confusion and inefficiency.
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Staci
8 months ago
B) 1-->3-->2-->4-->5-->6-->7 is the correct sequence to follow for a successful vulnerability assessment.
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Mose
8 months ago
A) 3-->6-->1-->2-->5-->4-->7 sounds like a much more organized approach.
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Lewis
10 months ago
I'm going with Option B. Gotta love a nice, linear progression of steps. Much easier to follow than some of these other convoluted sequences.
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Aretha
8 months ago
Definitely, it's important to have a logical sequence in vulnerability assessment.
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Glory
8 months ago
I prefer clear steps like Option B. It's more organized.
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Nelida
8 months ago
Yeah, Option B seems like the most efficient way to conduct a vulnerability assessment.
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Precious
8 months ago
I agree, following a linear progression of steps definitely helps in staying organized.
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Ma
9 months ago
Yeah, I agree. It's easier to follow a linear progression.
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Celeste
9 months ago
I think Option B makes the most sense too. It's straightforward.
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Merissa
9 months ago
I think Option B makes the most sense too. It's straightforward and logical.
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Desiree
9 months ago
Definitely, makes the process more organized.
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Darnell
9 months ago
I agree, it's easier to follow a linear sequence.
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Lashawnda
9 months ago
Yeah, it seems like a logical progression of steps.
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Lezlie
9 months ago
I think Option B is the right sequence.
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Terry
10 months ago
Wait, why are we checking physical security during a vulnerability assessment? That's a bit out of place, don't you think?
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Samira
10 months ago
Option B seems to be the correct sequence. Vulnerability scanning should come before identifying and prioritizing the vulnerabilities.
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Shawn
9 months ago
I agree, scanning should definitely come before prioritizing vulnerabilities.
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Azzie
10 months ago
I think option B is correct. Scanning first makes sense.
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Stevie
11 months ago
I see your point, but I still think A) makes more sense because it prioritizes vulnerabilities early on.
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Pamella
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the correct sequence is B) 1-->3-->2-->4-->5-->6-->7.
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Stevie
11 months ago
I think the correct sequence is A) 3-->6-->1-->2-->5-->4-->7.
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