Discuss GIAC GCCC Exam Topic 8 Question 34

What is the business goal of the Inventory and Control of Software Assets Control?

AOnly authorized software should be installed on the agency 's c omput er s ys t ems

BAll software conforms to licensing requirements for the business

CAccurate software versions are captured to enable patching

DAccurate software versions and counts are documented for licensing updates

Suggested Answer: A

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18 comments · newest first

Gail 11 months ago

Wait, are we really tracking all software versions? Sounds complicated!

Hassie 11 months ago

D seems like the most comprehensive answer.

Ressie 11 months ago

C is crucial for security updates too!

Laurel 11 months ago

I think B is more important for compliance.

Jamika 11 months ago

A is definitely a key goal!

Romana 12 months ago

I feel like capturing accurate software versions is crucial for patching, so option C could be a key part of the goal as well.

Scarlet 12 months ago

I vaguely recall something about documenting software versions for updates, which makes me lean towards option D, but I could be mixing it up.

Clement 12 months ago

I remember a practice question about licensing compliance, so I feel like option B might be really important too.

Casey 1 year ago

I think the main goal is to ensure that only authorized software is installed, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only focus.

Kristeen 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by the wording here. Is the goal specifically about enabling patching, or is that just one aspect of it? I'll need to re-read the question and options to make sure I understand the core objective.

Cruz 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The key is that the goal is about controlling and managing the software assets, not just restricting what can be installed. So B and D seem like the best options.

Leota 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. Is the goal just to make sure only approved software is installed, or is it also about managing licensing and versioning? I'll need to think this through carefully.

Nathan 1 year ago

This seems pretty straightforward. The business goal is to ensure all software is properly licensed and authorized, which aligns with options B and D.

Amina 1 year ago

This seems straightforward to me. The business goal is to ensure compliance with software licensing requirements and maintain accurate software inventory. I'd go with option D as the best answer.

Cristal 1 year ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. We've never used automation tools before, so I'm not sure which one would be the easiest for us to pick up quickly. Maybe Ansible or Saltstack would be a good place to start?

Rebbeca 1 year ago

Okay, let's break this down. Fixed costs remain the same, so that rules out option B. Variable costs are the key here - they tend to increase as revenue goes up, so I'll select option C.

Amber 1 year ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. First, I'll eliminate any options that don't seem like standard broker practices. Then I'll compare the remaining choices to my understanding of broker responsibilities in this situation.

Hermila 1 year ago

Okay, I remember learning about this in class. Challenge/response auth is used to prevent session hijacking, so I'll choose option C.

GIAC GCCC Exam - Topic 8 Question 34 Discussion