The overall goal of a penetration test is to determine a system's

The correct answer is A. ability to withstand an attack.. A penetration test is a simulated attack on a system or network, performed by authorized testers, to evaluate the security posture and identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. The overall goal of a penetration test is to determine the system's ability

Submitted by javi_es· Mar 5, 2026Security Assessment and Testing

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The overall goal of a penetration test is to determine a system's

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Aability to withstand an attack.
Bcapacity management.
Cerror recovery capabilities.
Dreliability under stress.

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A
93% (26)
B
4% (1)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

A penetration test is a simulated attack on a system or network, performed by authorized testers, to evaluate the security posture and identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. The overall goal of a penetration test is to determine the system's ability to withstand an attack, and to provide recommendations for improving the security controls and mitigating the

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