Which of the Following Should a Penetration Tester Attack to Gain

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should a penetration tester attack to gain control of the state in the HTTP protocol after the user is logged in?

• A) HTTPS communication
• B) Public and private keys
• C) Password encryption
• D) Sessions and cookies

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Definitions:

Public Choice Theory

A framework that analyzes how public decisions are made, focusing on the behavior and interests of voters, politicians, and bureaucrats.

Excess Burden

The cost to society created by market inefficiency, which occurs when supply and demand are out of equilibrium, often due to taxes or monopolies.

Social Cost

The total cost to society as a result of an action or activity, including both private costs incurred by individuals and external costs affecting others.

Monopoly Profit-maximizing

The process by which a monopoly sets its output and price levels to achieve the highest possible profit, given its unique position as the sole seller of a product or service.