Penetration Testing Is Distinct from Vulnerability Scanning Primarily Because Penetration

question 546

Multiple Choice

Penetration testing is distinct from vulnerability scanning primarily because penetration testing:

• A) leverages credentialed scanning to obtain persistence
• B) involves multiple active exploitation techniques
• C) relies exclusively on passive exploitation attempts for pivoting
• D) relies on misconfiguration of security controls

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventory

Goods a business intends to sell to customers, held as part of a company's current assets.

Physical Count

The process of manually counting the actual inventory on hand to verify quantities and condition.

Periodic Inventory System

A method of inventory valuation where updates to the count are made on a periodic basis, typically at the end of an accounting period.

Perpetual Inventory System

An accounting method that records inventory transactions in real-time, allowing for continuous tracking of inventory levels.