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312-49V9 · Question #364

You work as a penetration tester for Hammond Security Consultants. You are currently working on a contract for the state government of California. Your next step is to initiate a DoS attack on their…

The correct answer is B. List weak points on their network. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

You work as a penetration tester for Hammond Security Consultants. You are currently working on a contract for the state government of California. Your next step is to initiate a DoS attack on their network. Why would you want to initiate a DoS attack on a system you are testing?

Options

  • ADemonstrate that no system can be protected againstDoS attacks
  • BList weak points on their network
  • CShow outdatedeQuipment so it can be replaced
  • DUse attack as a launching point to penetrate deeper into the network

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  • B
    72% (21)
  • C
    17% (5)
  • D
    7% (2)

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