Cyber Security Jobs Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

Question 1

What is the first phase of a penetration test?

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Reconnaissance (information gathering)

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Exploitation

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Reporting

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Cleanup

Question 2

What is the difference between black box and white box penetration testing?

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Black box: no prior knowledge; white box: full knowledge of the system

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Black box: testing in the dark; white box: testing with lights on

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Black box: external test; white box: internal hardware inspection

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Black box: automated scan; white box: manual review

Question 3

Which tool is most commonly used for network discovery and port scanning in penetration testing?

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nmap

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Microsoft Excel

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Photoshop

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VLC Media Player

Question 4

What is a scope of work (SOW) in penetration testing?

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A document defining what systems are authorized for testing and the rules of engagement

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A summary of all vulnerabilities found

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A court order authorizing the test

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A software license for testing tools

Question 5

What does CVE stand for in vulnerability research?

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Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures

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Certified Vulnerability Expert

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Critical Vector Enumeration

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Cyber Vulnerability Evaluation

Question 6

Which certification is widely regarded as the gold standard for penetration testers?

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OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

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CompTIA A+

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Google Cloud Associate

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Cisco CCNA