The process that uses automated tools to identify whether a system possesses any well-known security problems is known as a(n)
A)intrusion detection system.
B)log analysis.
C)penetration test.
D)vulnerability scan.

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Vulnerability scan is the process that uses automated tools to identify whether a system possesses any well-known security problems. Intrusion detection system (A) is used to detect security breaches, log analysis (B) involves reviewing system logs to identify security events, and penetration test (C) is an active test that simulates an attack on a system to identify weaknesses.

The Process That Uses Automated Tools to Identify Whether a System