QUALYS PATCH MANAGEMENT (PM);(
80%) COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Tangible Assets.
Answer: Physical items such as buildings, equipment, and servers.
◍ Wired Site Survey.
Answer: Checks power, space, and cooling before major upgrades or
installations.
◍ Note 14: Software updates - benefit.
Answer: They make software more reliable. They also address security
vulnerabilities.
◍ Change Approval Process.
Answer: Requires approval and assessment before implementation.
◍ MOU.
Answer: A non-binding agreement outlining shared responsibilities.
◍ System-Specific Security Policy.
Answer: Focuses on securing a specific technology, application, network, or
system.
◍ An IS auditor reviewing a change management procedure notes that some
code that was missed during the production release was subsequently
included in production without following the normal change management
process. Which of the following is the area of most concern?
A. The code was not released during the initial implementation.
B. The code was subsequently included without change management
, approval.
C. The error was not noted during user acceptance testing.
D. The error was not noted during final system testing..
Answer: Answer: B. Code was subsequently included without change
management approval Explanation: The most important area of concern is
the inclusion of code without following the change management process.
Unauthorized changes might impact system performance. The other options
are significant; however, the most critical area of concern is option B.
◍ When you are prioritizing vulnerabilities by age, you have the option of
_______..
Answer: -Vulnerability Age-Detection Age
◍ Patch Auditing.
Answer: Verifying patch installation and functionality.
◍ Asset Tags.
Answer: Barcodes or RFID labels used for tracking assets.
◍ Note 26: Update Management tools - Process.
Answer: When updates are released and pushed to the fleet, these reporting
tools can help make sure that the updates have been applied.
◍ Note 28: Update Management tool SCCM feature.
Answer: SCCM even has the ability to force install updates after a specified
deadline has passed.
◍ What is the objective of library control software?
A. Providing assurance that program changes are authorized
B. Providing assurance that program changes are tested
C. Providing assurance that areas are automatically moved to production
D. Providing assurance that only developers can access a program.
Answer: Answer: A. Providing assurance that the program changes are
authorized Explanation: A program stored in a library can be accessed only
by authorized users. Also, it has provisions for reviewing and approving
software changes. Library control software ensures that only authorized
, changes are allowed.
◍ Upgrade Recommendation.
Answer: Move legacy systems to supported versions and verify
compatibility.
◍ Patch Implementation.
Answer: Deploying patches manually or automatically.
◍ Policy.
Answer: Defines the role of security in an organization and establishes the
desired state for the security program.
◍ Change Management.
Answer: A structured strategy to transition to a desired future state safely.
◍ NOte 32: Patching device.
Answer: Devices have code running on ithem that might have software bugs
that could lead to security vulnerabilities, from routers, switches, phones
even printers. Embedded devices like networking equipment or printers,
patches should be propeerly managed.
◍ If adequate data exists with the Qualys Platform to properly categorize an
asset as hardware or OS, but they have yet to be added to the asset catalog,
they will be listed as __________..
Answer: Unknown
◍ Note 24: Update Management tools help the security team.
Answer: They help the security team analyze what specific software and
versions are installed, to better understand the risk of vulnerable software in
the fleet.
◍ Automated IPAM Benefits.
Answer: Detects IP conflicts, integrates with DHCP/DNS, and supports
cloud scaling.
◍ Firmware Management.
Answer: Updating routers, switches, and firewalls to fix vulnerabilities.
80%) COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Tangible Assets.
Answer: Physical items such as buildings, equipment, and servers.
◍ Wired Site Survey.
Answer: Checks power, space, and cooling before major upgrades or
installations.
◍ Note 14: Software updates - benefit.
Answer: They make software more reliable. They also address security
vulnerabilities.
◍ Change Approval Process.
Answer: Requires approval and assessment before implementation.
◍ MOU.
Answer: A non-binding agreement outlining shared responsibilities.
◍ System-Specific Security Policy.
Answer: Focuses on securing a specific technology, application, network, or
system.
◍ An IS auditor reviewing a change management procedure notes that some
code that was missed during the production release was subsequently
included in production without following the normal change management
process. Which of the following is the area of most concern?
A. The code was not released during the initial implementation.
B. The code was subsequently included without change management
, approval.
C. The error was not noted during user acceptance testing.
D. The error was not noted during final system testing..
Answer: Answer: B. Code was subsequently included without change
management approval Explanation: The most important area of concern is
the inclusion of code without following the change management process.
Unauthorized changes might impact system performance. The other options
are significant; however, the most critical area of concern is option B.
◍ When you are prioritizing vulnerabilities by age, you have the option of
_______..
Answer: -Vulnerability Age-Detection Age
◍ Patch Auditing.
Answer: Verifying patch installation and functionality.
◍ Asset Tags.
Answer: Barcodes or RFID labels used for tracking assets.
◍ Note 26: Update Management tools - Process.
Answer: When updates are released and pushed to the fleet, these reporting
tools can help make sure that the updates have been applied.
◍ Note 28: Update Management tool SCCM feature.
Answer: SCCM even has the ability to force install updates after a specified
deadline has passed.
◍ What is the objective of library control software?
A. Providing assurance that program changes are authorized
B. Providing assurance that program changes are tested
C. Providing assurance that areas are automatically moved to production
D. Providing assurance that only developers can access a program.
Answer: Answer: A. Providing assurance that the program changes are
authorized Explanation: A program stored in a library can be accessed only
by authorized users. Also, it has provisions for reviewing and approving
software changes. Library control software ensures that only authorized
, changes are allowed.
◍ Upgrade Recommendation.
Answer: Move legacy systems to supported versions and verify
compatibility.
◍ Patch Implementation.
Answer: Deploying patches manually or automatically.
◍ Policy.
Answer: Defines the role of security in an organization and establishes the
desired state for the security program.
◍ Change Management.
Answer: A structured strategy to transition to a desired future state safely.
◍ NOte 32: Patching device.
Answer: Devices have code running on ithem that might have software bugs
that could lead to security vulnerabilities, from routers, switches, phones
even printers. Embedded devices like networking equipment or printers,
patches should be propeerly managed.
◍ If adequate data exists with the Qualys Platform to properly categorize an
asset as hardware or OS, but they have yet to be added to the asset catalog,
they will be listed as __________..
Answer: Unknown
◍ Note 24: Update Management tools help the security team.
Answer: They help the security team analyze what specific software and
versions are installed, to better understand the risk of vulnerable software in
the fleet.
◍ Automated IPAM Benefits.
Answer: Detects IP conflicts, integrates with DHCP/DNS, and supports
cloud scaling.
◍ Firmware Management.
Answer: Updating routers, switches, and firewalls to fix vulnerabilities.
