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SY0-701 · Question #230

Which of the following penetration testing teams is focused only on trying to compromise an organization using an attacker's tactics?

The correct answer is B. Red. Red teams are focused only on trying to compromise an organization using an attacker's tactics. They simulate real-world attacks to test the effectiveness of the organization's security defenses and identify vulnerabilities. Red team: Acts as adversaries to simulate attacks and f

Submitted by viktor_hu· Mar 6, 2026General security concepts

Question

Which of the following penetration testing teams is focused only on trying to compromise an organization using an attacker's tactics?

Options

  • AWhite
  • BRed
  • CPurple
  • DBlue

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • B
    94% (15)
  • D
    6% (1)

Explanation

Red teams are focused only on trying to compromise an organization using an attacker's tactics. They simulate real-world attacks to test the effectiveness of the organization's security defenses and identify vulnerabilities. Red team: Acts as adversaries to simulate attacks and find security weaknesses. White team: Oversees and ensures the rules of engagement are followed during the penetration Purple team: Facilitates collaboration between the red team and the blue team to improve Blue team: Defends against attacks and responds to security incidents.

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