Free CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Question

Efficiency/time saving is a primary benefit of automation because it allows for quicker execution of repetitive tasks, reduces the potential for human error, and frees up personnel to focus on more complex tasks that cannot be automated. In contrast, complexity, cost reduction, and risk spread by automation are effects or considerations that can be associated with automation, but they are not universally accepted as primary benefits. Complexity actually refers to the potential increase in system complexity due to automation. Cost can sometimes be reduced by automation due to labor savings, but this isn't a guaranteed benefit because initial setup and maintenance can be costly. Risk spread is not a term commonly associated with the benefits of automation in secure operations.