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SY0-701 · Question #1058

SY0-701 Question #1058: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Physical. This test evaluates the effectiveness of physical security controls by attempting to gain unauthorized access to a secure area through impersonation and social engineering, rather than exploiting technical systems or configurations.

Submitted by obi.ng· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

A penetration tester gained access to a server room by dressing as an engineer from a known third-party vendor. Which of the following types of penetration tests was performed?

Options

  • APhysical
  • BIntegrated
  • CPartially known environment
  • DKnown environment

Explanation

This test evaluates the effectiveness of physical security controls by attempting to gain unauthorized access to a secure area through impersonation and social engineering, rather than exploiting technical systems or configurations.

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