Penetration testing is a method of actively evaluating the security of an information system or network by simulating an attack from a malicious source.

Which of the following technique is used to simulate an attack from someone who is unfamiliar with the system?

a. Black box pen testing

b. White box pen testing

c. Grey box pen testing

d. Maintaining Access

e. Announced pen testing

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Grimes

Computers & Technology

5 November, 07:03

Penetration testing is a method of actively evaluating the security of an information system or network by simulating an attack from a malicious source.

Which of the following technique is used to simulate an attack from someone who is unfamiliar with the system?

a. Black box pen testing

b. White box pen testing

c. Grey box pen testing

d. Maintaining Access

e. Announced pen testing

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Zane Meyer · Answer 1

Answer: (a) Black Box Penetration Test

Explanation:Black box penetration testing is the testing done in the opaque manner to evaluate the software function and working. The opaque manner working refers to the testing the application without the knowledge of the interior functions.

It focuses on the behavior of the software and thus compares the input and output on that basis, displaying no familiarity with the interior system. Thus the correct option is option (a).