Q. Ruchika has been asked to conduct a penetration test against internal business systems at a mid-sized company that operates only during a normal day shift. The test will be run against critical business systems. What restriction is most likely to be appropriate for the testing?

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Q. During an on-site penetration test, what scoping element is critical for wireless assessments when working in shared buildings?

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Q. What type of penetration test is not aimed at identifying as many vulnerabilities as possible and instead focuses on vulnerabilities that specifically align with the goals of gaining control of specific systems or data?

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Q. While performing an on-site penetration test, Cassandra plugs her laptop into an accessible network jack. When she attempts to connect, however, she does not receive an IP address and gets no network connectivity. She knows that the port was working previously. What technology has her target most likely deployed?

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Q. What does an MSA typically include?

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Q. During a penetration test, Alex discovers that he is unable to scan a server that he was able to successfully scan earlier in the day from the same IP address. What has most likely happened?

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Q. During a penetration test scoping discussion, Charles is asked to test the organization’s SaaS-based email system. What concern should he bring up?

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Q. What type of legal agreement typically covers sensitive data and information that a penetration tester may encounter while performing an assessment?

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Q. Which of the following types of penetration test would provide testers with complete visibility into the configuration of a web server without having to compromise the server to gain that information?

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Q. Maria wants to build a penetration testing process for her organization and intends to start with an existing standard or methodology. Which of the following is not suitable for that purpose?

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Q. What term describes a document created to define project-specific activities, deliverables, and timelines based on an existing contract?

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Q. What may influence how you conduct your assessment and the rules of engagement in compliance-based assessments?

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Q. What does compliance with standards like PCI DSS provide in penetration testing?

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Q. What understanding helps in better completing compliance assessments?

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Q. What drives many penetration tests in terms of compliance?

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Q. What ensures coverage in the event of issues during a penetration test?

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Q. Why is awareness of the legal and regulatory environment important for penetration testers?

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Q. What legal document protects the data and information involved in a penetration test?

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Q. What legal concepts should penetration testers be familiar with in engagement contracts?

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Q. What is an important consideration in target selection for unknown environment assessments?

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