PT0-002 · Question #256
PT0-002 Question #256: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: The tester had the situational awareness to stop the transfer.. Situational awareness is the ability to perceive and understand the environment and events around oneself, and to act accordingly. The penetration tester demonstrated situational awareness by stopping the transfer of PII, which was out of scope and could have violated the ROE or
Question
A penetration tester initiated the transfer of a large data set to verify a proof-of-concept attack as permitted by the ROE. The tester noticed the client's data included PII, which is out of scope, and immediately stopped the transfer. Which of the following MOST likely explains the penetration tester's decision?
Options
- AThe tester had the situational awareness to stop the transfer.
- BThe tester found evidence of prior compromise within the data set.
- CThe tester completed the assigned part of the assessment workflow.
- DThe tester reached the end of the assessment time frame.
Explanation
Situational awareness is the ability to perceive and understand the environment and events around oneself, and to act accordingly. The penetration tester demonstrated situational awareness by stopping the transfer of PII, which was out of scope and could have violated the ROE or legal and ethical principles. The other options are not relevant to the situation or the decision of the penetration tester.
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