Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false about penetration testing?

  1. A penetration testing simply identifies and reports noted vulnerabilities.

  2. Penetration testing is used to determine whether unauthorised access or other malicious activity is possible.

  3. Penetration testing typically includes network penetration testing and application security testing.

  4. It tests the system outside the network trying to come in (external testing) and from inside the network.

  5. None of the above

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Explanation

This statement is false as penetration testing identifies and detects the vulnerabilities by using automated tools.