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412-79V8 · Question #36

What is the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability testing?

The correct answer is A. Penetration testing goes one step further than vulnerability testing; while vulnerability tests check for. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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What is the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability testing?

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  • APenetration testing goes one step further than vulnerability testing; while vulnerability tests check for
  • BPenetration testing is based on purely online vulnerability analysis while vulnerability testing engages
  • CVulnerability testing is more expensive than penetration testing
  • DPenetration testing is conducted purely for meeting compliance standards while vulnerability testing is

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