MBSA is used to perform what action in client-side testing?

• A. Inventory of software configurations
• B. Cracking passwords
• C. Scan wireless networks
• D. Manage firewall rules

Answer: (C)

MBSA (Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer) is a Windows-based security assessment tool used to verify that client machines conform to security baselines. In practice, it inventories installed software and checks for missing security updates and common configuration weaknesses. This helps testers identify systems that are out of date or misconfigured and need remediation.

So the action MBSA performs in client-side testing is cataloging software configurations and patch status to assess baseline security. It does not crack passwords, scan wireless networks, or manage firewall rules.