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312-50V13 Question #44: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Footprinting. Peter is performing footprinting by gathering information about DX Company from public internet sources without directly interacting with their systems.
Submitted by devops_kid· Mar 6, 2026Footprinting and Reconnaissance
Question
Peter is surfing the internet looking for information about DX Company. Which hacking process is Peter doing?
Options
- AScanning
- BFootprinting
- CEnumeration
- DSystem Hacking
Explanation
Peter is performing footprinting by gathering information about DX Company from public internet sources without directly interacting with their systems.
Common mistakes.
- A. Scanning involves actively probing a target's network to identify live hosts, open ports, and services.
- C. Enumeration is a more active process of extracting specific user accounts, network shares, and other details from target systems.
- D. System Hacking involves gaining unauthorized access to a system, escalating privileges, and maintaining access.
Concept tested. Information gathering (footprinting)
Reference. https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-115/final
Topics
#Footprinting#Reconnaissance#Information gathering#OSINT
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