Multiple choice technology security

Method used to find hardware/software/configuration flaws by exploiting vulnerabilities

  1. System scanning

  2. Vulnerability assessment

  3. System testing

  4. Pentest
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Penetration testing involves actively exploiting vulnerabilities to identify security weaknesses in hardware, software, or configurations. Unlike vulnerability assessment (option B), which identifies potential issues, pentesting demonstrates their impact through exploitation. Options A and C are generic terms that don't specifically involve exploiting vulnerabilities.

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