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CSSLP · Question #217

CSSLP Question #217: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Open-box. Penetration tests are categorized based on the level of information provided to the testers, which includes open-box (white-box), closed-box (black-box), and partial-knowledge (grey-box) testing.

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Question

Penetration tests are sometimes called white hat attacks because in a pen test, the good guys are attempting to break in. What are the different categories of penetration testing? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Options

  • AOpen-box
  • BClosed-box
  • CZero-knowledge test
  • DFull-box
  • EFull-knowledge test
  • FPartial-knowledge test

Explanation

Penetration tests are categorized based on the level of information provided to the testers, which includes open-box (white-box), closed-box (black-box), and partial-knowledge (grey-box) testing.

Common mistakes.

  • D. Full-box is not a standard, recognized category or synonym for penetration testing types based on knowledge level.

Concept tested. Types of penetration testing based on knowledge

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/pen-testing

Topics

#Penetration testing#Testing methodologies#Black-box testing#White-box testing

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