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What is the primary purpose of a penetration test?
What is the primary purpose of a penetration test?
- To identify and address security vulnerabilities in a computer system (correct)
- To gain unauthorized access to a computer system
- To test the speed of a computer system
- To install unauthorized software on a computer system
How is the legality of penetration testing determined?
How is the legality of penetration testing determined?
- By the tools and techniques used during the test
- By the size of the company providing penetration testing services
- By the number of vulnerabilities found
- By the scope of the penetration testing agreement between the tester and the system owner (correct)
What defines a penetration test as authorized?
What defines a penetration test as authorized?
- Being hired by a large company
- Finding at least one security vulnerability
- Formal discussion and agreement between the penetration tester and the system owner (correct)
- Using any tools and techniques available
What is the main reason for the negative connotations associated with the term 'hacker'?
What is the main reason for the negative connotations associated with the term 'hacker'?
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What forms the scope of the penetration testing agreement?
What forms the scope of the penetration testing agreement?
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