A Penetration Tester Is Trying to Gain Access to a Remote

question 369

Multiple Choice

A penetration tester is trying to gain access to a remote system. The tester is able to see the secure login page and knows one user account and email address, but has not yet discovered a password. Which of the following would be the EASIEST method of obtaining a password for the known account?

• A) Man-in-the-middle
• B) Reverse engineering
• C) Social engineering
• D) Hash cracking

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Definitions:

Guide Behavior

Influencing or directing actions, decisions, or attitudes based on certain principles, examples, or advice.

Self-Control

The ability of an individual to regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Social Learning Theory

Suggests that individuals can learn new behaviors or information by observing others, emphasizing the importance of modeling, imitation, and social influences.

Dimensions

A measure of aspects or elements that define the characteristics or properties of an object or event.