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SY0-701 · Question #927

SY0-701 Question #927: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Partially known. The tester has some internal knowledge (valid credentials and target URL) but lacks full visibility into the application internals/source code. That limited insight falls squarely into gray/partially known testing, which blends external attacker perspective with select insider in

Submitted by viktor_hu· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

During an assessment, an organization provides a penetration tester with a website URL and login credentials. However, the tester does not have access to the source code. Which of the following describes the type of test being performed?

Options

  • APartially known
  • BUnknown
  • CKnown
  • DObfuscated

Explanation

The tester has some internal knowledge (valid credentials and target URL) but lacks full visibility into the application internals/source code. That limited insight falls squarely into gray/partially known testing, which blends external attacker perspective with select insider information to focus efforts efficiently.

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