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Penetration Testing Tests

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Which of the following is an effective technique for maintaining access to a compromised system during a penetration test?

  • Installing a rootkit with stealth capabilities
  • Renaming existing system tools to avoid detection
  • Executing commands directly through the compromised system's terminal
  • Scheduling tasks using the system's native task scheduler
  • Regularly changing the compromised system user passwords

A penetration tester finds an open port receiving unencrypted traffic on a secure system. What protocol is MOST likely being misused?

  • SSH
  • HTTPS
  • Telnet
  • SFTP
  • FTPS

What technique would a penetration tester use to gather information about which operating system a remote host is running?

  • Phishing
  • OS fingerprinting
  • XSS scripting
  • SQL injection
  • Social engineering

In a web application penetration test, you suspect a page is vulnerable to injection attacks. Which HTTP method should you use primarily to interact with and test form submissions?

  • GET
  • POST
  • PUT
  • DELETE
  • TRACE

As part of a penetration testing team, you are trying to exploit an insecure direct object reference vulnerability in an application. The application URL ends with '/download/reports/123'. What would you attempt first to exploit this vulnerability?

  • Change the number 123 to a different numeral to access another report.
  • Submit a large integer to trigger an integer overflow.
  • Replace '/reports/123' with a shell command to gain code execution.
  • Inject SQL code at the end of the URL to tamper with the database.

What kind of a penetration testing technique involves the tester starting with the highest privileges level and working their way down to find vulnerabilities?

  • Black box testing
  • Grey box testing
  • White box testing
  • Red teaming

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Penetration Testing Assessments FAQs

What is covered in these tests?

These tests cover a comprehensive range of topics including network analysis, ethical hacking, security vulnerabilities, and defense strategies, providing a robust assessment of your Penetration Testing skills.

How do I prepare for Penetration Testing tests?

Preparing for Penetration Testing tests involves brushing up on cyber security concepts, practicing with Penetration Testing tools, and developing a solid problem-solving approach to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Will these tests help me find a job?

While no single factor guarantees a job, excelling in these tests can signify to potential employers your expertise and readiness in handling cyber security challenges, thereby boosting your job prospects.

How do employers use these tests?

Employers use these tests to identify candidates who possess practical, hands-on experience in cyber security, particularly those who can proactively identify and address potential security breaches.

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