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SY0-701 · Question #333

Which of the following is a common, passive reconnaissance technique employed by penetration testers in the early phases of an engagement?

The correct answer is A. Open-source intelligence. OSINT involves gathering information from publicly available sources, such as social media, websites, and online databases, without actively interacting with the target system. This technique helps in identifying potential vulnerabilities and understanding the target's environmen

Submitted by kavita_s· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

Which of the following is a common, passive reconnaissance technique employed by penetration testers in the early phases of an engagement?

Options

  • AOpen-source intelligence
  • BPort scanning
  • CPivoting
  • DExploit validation

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    93% (40)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

OSINT involves gathering information from publicly available sources, such as social media, websites, and online databases, without actively interacting with the target system. This technique helps in identifying potential vulnerabilities and understanding the target's environment before more intrusive methods are used.

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