CompTIA Exam PT0-002 Topic 4 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's PT0-002 exam

Question #: 74
Topic #: 4

Which of the following describes why scoping and organizational requirements are important when planning a penetration test?

ATo identify potential risks and threats during testing

BTo define the boundaries and objectives

CTo ensure that all vulnerabilities are identified and addressed

DTo validate the project timeline and resource allocations

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Suggested Answer: B

Scoping defines the penetration test's boundaries and objectives, ensuring alignment with the client's needs and expectations. This is a key step in pre-engagement activities, as outlined in the CompTIA Pentest+ objectives.

by Rainer at Dec 03, 2024, 12:09 PM

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Eleonore

22 days ago

B) To define the boundaries and objectives - of course! You don't want your pen testers going all 'Mission: Impossible' on you, do you?

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Timothy

2 days ago

A) To identify potential risks and threats during testing

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Ceola

26 days ago

I believe it could also be A) To identify potential risks and threats during testing, as that is crucial for a successful penetration test.

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Suzan

27 days ago

D) To validate the project timeline and resource allocations - hmm, I don't know. Seems more like project management than actual pen testing to me.

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Elvera

1 months ago

I agree with Keena, scoping and organizational requirements help set clear goals for the penetration test.

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Stefan

1 months ago

C) To ensure that all vulnerabilities are identified and addressed - well, duh. That's the goal, right? Anything less is just a waste of time.

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Marjory

2 days ago

B) To define the boundaries and objectives

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Tamra

18 days ago

A) To identify potential risks and threats during testing

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Keena

1 months ago

I think the answer is B) To define the boundaries and objectives.

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Lawana

1 months ago

A) To identify potential risks and threats during testing - that's the whole point of a pen test, isn't it? Gotta know what you're up against.

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Olga

1 months ago

B) To define the boundaries and objectives - this is key for a successful penetration test. Without clear scoping, the test could go off the rails.

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Bea

12 days ago

C) To ensure that all vulnerabilities are identified and addressed

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Bea

13 days ago

B) To define the boundaries and objectives

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Bea

19 days ago

A) To identify potential risks and threats during testing

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