What type of outputs are generated by a scanner in GitLab?

In GitLab, the type of outputs generated by a scanner primarily consist of text output on standard output and error streams. This is because scanners, especially in the context of GitLab's continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, typically run scripts or tools that analyze code for various purposes, such as security vulnerabilities, code quality checks, or compliance validations.

The text output generated by these scanners can provide detailed information about the results of the analysis. This includes summaries of findings, warnings, errors, and logs of the processing steps taken by the scanner. This text-based output is crucial because it allows for easy parsing, integration with CI/CD systems, and incorporation into automated workflows that can trigger necessary actions based on the results.

While other options may represent outcomes of different processes or tools, they do not accurately describe the primary output of a scanner within the GitLab environment. For instance, audio alerts and notifications do not fit into typical outputs from code scanning activities, while visual reports and dashboards tend to be generated from aggregated data rather than direct scanner outputs. Similarly, data exports and analytics files typically represent a different stage in the data processing workflow, rather than the immediate output of scanning operations itself.