fullscan
Fullscan is a term used in information technology to describe a comprehensive examination that covers all data, devices, or components within a defined scope. It contrasts with targeted, quick, or partial scans and is chosen when complete coverage is required or malware, misconfigurations, or gaps must be ruled out.
In antivirus and endpoint security, a full scan inspects all files, processes, memory areas, and often removable
In database management, a full scan (often called a full table scan) reads every row of a
In network and asset discovery, a full scan attempts to identify all hosts, services, and software across
Variants of fullscan include quick scans, incremental scans, and targeted scans, which balance coverage with speed