A Penetration Tester Who Is Doing a Security Assessment Discovers

question 31

Multiple Choice

A penetration tester who is doing a security assessment discovers that a critical vulnerability is being actively exploited by cybercriminals. Which of the following should the tester do NEXT?

• A) Reach out to the primary point of contact
• B) Try to take down the attackers
• C) Call law enforcement officials immediately
• D) Collect the proper evidence and add to the final report

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of goods or services produced by a business.

Total Cost

The overall expense incurred in the production of goods or services, including both fixed and variable costs.

Average Variable Cost

It is calculated by dividing total variable costs by the total output produced, representing the variable cost per unit of output.

Variable Cost

Costs that change with the level of production or business activity, such as materials and labor.