Practice Test Question: Penetration Testing

Practice Test Question: Penetration Testing

17 Aug Practice Test Question: Penetration Testing

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Peter is conducting a penetration test of his own organization. He completed his reconnaissance work and is now attempting to gain access to a system with Internet exposure. What phase of the test is Peter in?

 

A. Pivot
B. Privilege escalation
C. Persistence
D. Initial exploitation

 

Correct Answer: D

 

In this scenario, Peter has already completed his reconnaissance but has not yet gained access to any systems on the target network. Therefore, he is still in the initial exploitation phase of the penetration test.

 

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