Which of the Following BEST Explains the Difference Between a Credentialed

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST explains the difference between a credentialed scan and a non-credentialed scan?

• A) A credentialed scan sees devices in the network, including those behind NAT, while a non-credentialed scan sees outward-facing applications.
• B) A credentialed scan will not show up in system logs because the scan is running with the necessary authorization, while non-credentialed scan activity will appear in the logs.
• C) A credentialed scan generates significantly more false positives, while a non-credentialed scan generates fewer false positives.
• D) A credentialed scan sees the system the way an authorized user sees the system, while a non-credentialed scan sees the system as a guest.

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