Option A: Applying actual changes, even to a limited set of resources, does not constitute a dry run. A

dry run explicitly avoids making changes to validate the workflow without risk.

Option B: A dry run simulates the actions of the remediation workflow without actually making any

changes to the resources. This process is crucial for validating the workflow's logic, ensuring it targets the

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intended findings, and understanding potential impacts. Dry runs help reduce the risk of unintended

disruptions in production environments.

Option C: A dry run does not bypass permissions validation. In fact, testing permissions is an important

part of the dry run process to ensure the workflow has the necessary access.

Option D: Generating compliance reports is not the purpose of a dry run. While useful for audits,

compliance reports do not test the logic or simulate the outcomes of a workflow.