What is the purpose of the following file types: xccdf.xml, oval.xml, cpe-oval.xml, cpe-dictionary.xml?

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xccdf.xml files contain benchmark recommendations.

oval.xml files work in conjunction with the xccdf.xml to help define what is collected from the system using standard OVAL.
cpe-oval.xml and cpe-dictionary.xml files exist for only platform benchmarks and help the assessment tool define the platform is right for the benchmark. If it isn't, the assessment may give a warning or produce no results.

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