Q. What is a challenge in determining the detailed scope of a penetration test?

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Q. Why is an understanding of the hosting environment important in scoping a penetration test?

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Q. In what scenario might a penetration tester target network administration infrastructure to access the real target?

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Q. Why are user accounts and privileged accounts important targets for penetration testers?

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Q. What is a key consideration in scoping wireless and wired network testing?

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Q. Why is keeping careful logs during a penetration test important?

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Q. What should be discussed during a scoping exercise regarding the target organization's risk acceptance?

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Q. Why is time and effort limitation important in a penetration test?

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Q. What is scope creep in the context of penetration tests?

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Q. What is the recommended action to handle scope creep during a penetration test?

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Q. How can internal knowledgebase articles support penetration testers?

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Q. What information can be found in configuration files that is valuable for penetration testers?

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Q. Why is understanding the use of software development kits (SDKs) important for penetration testers?

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Q. What is a common security exception for known environment tests?

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Q. What does certificate pinning associate a host with?

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Q. What role does access to user accounts and privileged accounts play in penetration tests?

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Q. What is one of the most powerful tools a penetration tester can have?

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Q. Why is network access important for penetration testers?

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Q. What determines the budget required for a penetration test?

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Q. For external or commercial testers, what might the budget for a penetration test include?

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