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412-79V10 · Question #93

John, a security analyst working for LeoTech organization, was asked to perform penetration testing on the client organizational network. In this process, he used a methodology where he pretended to…

The correct answer is B. Social engineering penetration testing. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

John, a security analyst working for LeoTech organization, was asked to perform penetration testing on the client organizational network. In this process, he used a methodology where he pretended to be a normal person from the client organization to obtain sensitive information. Identify the type of penetration testing performed by John on the client organization?

Options

  • AWireless network penetration testing
  • BSocial engineering penetration testing
  • CMobile device penetration testing
  • DWeb application penetration testing

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  • A
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  • B
    83% (55)
  • C
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  • D
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