Which statement best describes how Code Scanning findings relate to remediation?

• A. Findings are local to the repo and point to issues to fix
• B. Findings replace vulnerability advisories
• C. Findings automatically fix issues
• D. Findings do not indicate remediation steps

Answer: (A)

Code Scanning findings center on issues inside your own repository, showing exactly where something needs attention and what to fix. They surface alerts from code analysis tools and point to the files and lines involved, often including guidance on how to remediate or mitigate the issue. Because these findings live in your repo, they help developers prioritize and track fixes within the project’s own codebase, making remediation a team and workflow concern rather than something external.

They aren’t meant to replace vulnerability advisories, which are external notices about known issues in libraries or ecosystems. Findings also don’t automatically fix problems; remediation requires someone to implement the suggested changes or apply fixes through a CI/CD pipeline. Importantly, these findings typically provide remediation guidance, so saying they don’t indicate remediation steps isn’t accurate.