Which of the following scan types will provide the systems administrator with the MOST accurate information?

A systems administrator is preparing to run a vulnerability scan on a set of information systems in the organization. The systems administrator wants to ensure that the targeted systems produce accurate information especially regarding configuration settings.

Which of the following scan types will provide the systems administrator with the MOST accurate information?
A . A passive, credentialed scan
B. A passive, non-credentialed scan
C. An active, non-credentialed scan
D. An active, credentialed scan

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Answer: D