(312) Which one of the following is the PRIMARY objective of penetration
testing?
A. Assessment
B. Correction
C. Detection
D. Protection
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Its goal is to measure an organization's resistance
to an attack and to uncover any weakness within the environment...The result of
a penetration test is a report given to management describing the list of vulnerabilities
that were identified and the severity of those vulnerabilities. - Shon Harris
All-in-one CISSP Certification Guide pg 837-839
Not A: Assessment would imply management deciding
whether they can live with a given vulnerability.
- Muhammad Idham Azhari
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