A penetration tester attempts to access an internet-facing web page while conducting research on site. However, the web page is no longer accessible. Which of the following is the best step for the…

Question

Options

• AChange the proxy settings.
• BTry a different user agent in the browser.
• CLocate a cached version of the page.
• DAsk to have the site unblocked.

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  5% (2)
• C
  80% (32)
• D
  13% (5)

Explanation

Explanation

Locating a cached version of the page (via services like Google Cache, the Wayback Machine, or similar archiving tools) allows the penetration tester to view a previously saved snapshot of the site, enabling continued passive reconnaissance without requiring the live site to be accessible. Changing proxy settings (A) only reroutes traffic and won't restore access to a page that is genuinely offline or has been removed. Trying a different user agent (B) might bypass basic browser-based blocking, but won't help if the page no longer exists or the server is down. Asking to have the site unblocked (D) is inappropriate since the issue is the page's unavailability, not a firewall restriction-and it would also break stealth in a real engagement.

Memory Tip: Think of cached pages as a "digital time capsule" - when a target page disappears, the internet's archive services preserve a historical copy. On the exam, whenever a page is unavailable (not blocked), pivot to passive collection tools like caches or archives rather than technical workarounds like proxies or user agents.

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