Fortinet FCP_FWB_AD-7.4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 2 Discussion

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Which two statements about running a vulnerability scan are true? (Choose two.)

AYou should run the vulnerability scan during a maintenance window.

BYou should run the vulnerability scan multiple times so it can automatically update the scan parameters.

CYou should run the vulnerability scan in a test environment.

DYou should run the vulnerability scan on the live website to get accurate results.

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Suggested Answer: A, C

You should run the vulnerability scan during a maintenance window: Running a vulnerability scan during a maintenance window minimizes the risk of affecting normal operations. Scans can be resource-intensive and may cause disruptions if run during peak hours or when the system is in use.

You should run the vulnerability scan in a test environment: It is important to run the vulnerability scan in a test environment first to avoid unintended disruptions on the live system. This helps to identify potential issues or false positives without impacting production systems.

by Gilberto at Mar 18, 2025, 08:11 AM

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Micah

5 months ago

B is a good idea, multiple scans help catch new vulnerabilities.

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Martina

5 months ago

C is a must, test environments are safer for scans.

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Nickolas

5 months ago

I disagree with D, running it live can cause issues.

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Sheridan

6 months ago

A is definitely true, maintenance windows are key!

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Annamaria

6 months ago

Surprised to see people suggesting D, that sounds risky!

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Quentin

6 months ago

I definitely think running it on a live website might give the most accurate results, but it also sounds risky.

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Isreal

6 months ago

I feel like running the scan multiple times could help, but I can't recall if it really updates the parameters automatically.

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Beula

7 months ago

I remember practicing a question about running scans in a test environment, which seems safer than doing it on a live site.

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Lauran

7 months ago

I think running a vulnerability scan during a maintenance window is important to avoid disrupting users, but I'm not sure if that's the only time it's recommended.

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Rosio

7 months ago

Nah, running it on the live site is just asking for trouble. Gotta go with the test environment option and maybe the maintenance window too, just to be safe.

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Carin

7 months ago

I think the key is to run it in a test environment first, then on the live site. That way you can compare the results and make sure you're catching all the vulnerabilities.

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Malinda

7 months ago

The live website is definitely the way to go - you want the most accurate results, right? I'm not convinced about the maintenance window thing though.

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Eric

8 months ago

Hmm, running it multiple times to update the scan parameters seems like overkill. I'd go with running it in a test environment to get accurate results without impacting the live site.

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Georgene

8 months ago

I'm pretty sure running the scan during a maintenance window is a good idea, but I'm not sure about the other options. Gotta think this through carefully.

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