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412-79V9 · Question #113

The first and foremost step for a penetration test is information gathering. The main objective of this test is to gather information about the target system which can be used in a malicious manner…

The correct answer is A. Active Information Gathering. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

The first and foremost step for a penetration test is information gathering. The main objective of this test is to gather information about the target system which can be used in a malicious manner to gain access to the target systems. Which of the following information gathering terminologies refers to gathering information through social engineering on-site visits, face-to-face interviews, and direct questionnaires?

Options

  • AActive Information Gathering
  • BPseudonymous Information Gathering
  • CAnonymous Information Gathering
  • DOpen Source or Passive Information Gathering

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  • A
    78% (36)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    13% (6)
  • D
    4% (2)

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