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SY0-701 · Question #1005
SY0-701 Question #1005: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Passive. Passive reconnaissance involves gathering information from publicly available sources, such as OSINT resources, without directly interacting with the target environment.
Submitted by yasin.bd· Mar 6, 2026General security concepts
Question
At the start of a penetration test, the tester checks OSINT resources for information about the client environment. Which of the following types of reconnaissance is the tester performing?
Options
- AActive
- BPassive
- COffensive
- DDefensive
Explanation
Passive reconnaissance involves gathering information from publicly available sources, such as OSINT resources, without directly interacting with the target environment.
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