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SY0-501 · Question #144
SY0-501 Question #144: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Penetration testing. A penetration test, or pen test, is an attempt to evaluate the security of an IT infrastructure by safely trying to exploit vulnerabilities.
Submitted by the_admin· Mar 4, 2026
Question
A security program manager wants to actively test the security posture of a system. The system is not yet in production and has no uptime requirement or active user base. Which of the following methods will produce a report which shows vulnerabilities that were actually exploited?
Options
- APeer review
- BComponent testing
- CPenetration testing
- DVulnerability testing
Explanation
A penetration test, or pen test, is an attempt to evaluate the security of an IT infrastructure by safely trying to exploit vulnerabilities.
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