A vulnerability scan is being conducted against a desktop system. The scan is looking for files, versions, and registry values known to be associated with system vulnerabilities. Which of the following BEST describes the type of scan being performed?

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A credentialed scan uses valid authentication credentials to access the system, allowing it to check files, versions, and registry values for vulnerabilities.

A Vulnerability Scan Is Being Conducted Against a Desktop System