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NEW QUESTION 1
Before starting an assessment, a penetration tester needs to scan a Class B IPv4 network for open ports in a short amount of time. Which of the following is the best tool for this task?
A.   Burp Suite
B.   masscan
C.   Nmap
D.   hping
Answer: B
Explanation:
When needing to scan a large network for open ports quickly, the choice of tool is critical:
– masscan: This tool is designed for high-speed port scanning and can scan entire networks much faster than traditional tools like Nmap. It can handle large ranges of IP addresses and ports with high efficiency.
– Nmap: While powerful and versatile, Nmap is generally slower than masscan for scanning very large networks, especially when speed is crucial.
– Burp Suite: This tool is primarily for web application security testing and not optimized for network- wide port scanning.
– hping: This is a network tool used for packet crafting and network testing, but it is not designed for high-speed network port scanning.
NEW QUESTION 2
During a vulnerability assessment, a penetration tester configures the scanner sensor and performs the initial vulnerability scanning under the client’s internal network. The tester later discusses the results with the client, but the client does not accept the results. The client indicates the host and assets that were within scope are not included in the vulnerability scan results. Which of the following should the tester have done?
A.   Rechecked the scanner configuration.
B.   Performed a discovery scan.
C.   Used a different scan engine.
D.   Configured all the TCP ports on the scan.
Answer: B
Explanation:
When the client indicates that the scope’s hosts and assets are not included in the vulnerability scan results, it suggests that the tester may have missed discovering all the devices in the scope. Performing a Discovery Scan:
– Purpose: A discovery scan identifies all active devices on the network before running a detailed vulnerability scan. It ensures that all in-scope devices are included in the assessment.
– Process: The discovery scan uses techniques like ping sweeps, ARP scans, and port scans to identify active hosts and services.
NEW QUESTION 3
During a security audit, a penetration tester wants to run a process to gather information about a target network’s domain structure and associated IP addresses. Which of the following tools should the tester use?
A.   Dnsenum
B.   Nmap
C.   Netcat
D.   Wireshark
Answer: A
Explanation:
Dnsenum is a tool specifically designed to gather information about DNS, including domain structure and associated IP addresses:
– Dnsenum: This tool is used for DNS enumeration and can gather information about a domain’s DNS records, subdomains, IP addresses, and other related information. It is highly effective for mapping out a target network’s domain structure.
– Nmap: While a versatile network scanning tool, Nmap is more focused on port scanning and service detection rather than detailed DNS enumeration.
– Netcat: This is a network utility for reading and writing data across network connections, not for DNS enumeration.
– Wireshark: This is a network protocol analyzer used for capturing and analyzing network traffic but not specifically for gathering DNS information.
NEW QUESTION 4
A tester is performing an external phishing assessment on the top executives at a company. Two- factor authentication is enabled on the executives’ accounts that are in the scope of work. Which of the following should the tester do to get access to these accounts?
A.   Configure an external domain using a typosquatting technique. Configure Evilginx to bypass two- factor authentication using a phishlet that simulates the mail portal for the company.
B.   Configure Gophish to use an external domain. Clone the email portal web page from the company and get the two-factor authentication code using a brute-force attack method.
C.   Configure an external domain using a typosquatting technique. Configure SET to bypass two-factor authentication using a phishlet that mimics the mail portal for the company.
D.   Configure Gophish to use an external domain. Clone the email portal web page from the company and get the two-factor authentication code using a vishing method.
Answer: A
Explanation:
To bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) and gain access to the executives’ accounts, the tester should use Evilginx with a typosquatting domain. Evilginx is a man-in-the-middle attack framework used to bypass 2FA by capturing session tokens.
NEW QUESTION 5
A penetration tester executes multiple enumeration commands to find a path to escalate privileges. Given the following command:
find / -user root -perm -4000 -exec ls -ldb {} \; 2>/dev/null
Which of the following is the penetration tester attempting to enumerate?
A.   Attack path mapping.
B.   API keys.
C.   Passwords.
D.   Permission.
Answer: D
Explanation:
The command find / -user root -perm -4000 -exec ls -ldb {} \; 2>/dev/null is used to find files with the SUID bit set. SUID (Set User ID) permissions allow a file to be executed with the permissions of the file owner (root), rather than the permissions of the user running the file.
NEW QUESTION 6
A penetration tester completed OSINT work and needs to identify all subdomains for mydomain.com. Which of the following is the best command for the tester to use?
A.   nslookup mydomain.com ?/path/to/results.txt
B.   crunch 1 2 | xargs -n 1 -I ‘X’ nslookup X.mydomain.com
C.   dig @8.8.8.8 mydomain.com ANY ?/path/to/results.txt
D.   cat wordlist.txt | xargs -n 1 -I ‘X’ dig X.mydomain.com
Answer: D
Explanation:
Using dig with a wordlist to identify subdomains is an effective method for subdomain enumeration. The command cat wordlist.txt | xargs -n 1 -I ‘X’ dig X.mydomain.com reads each line from wordlist.txt and performs a DNS lookup for each potential subdomain.
NEW QUESTION 7
A penetration tester gains access to a Windows machine and wants to further enumerate users with native operating system credentials. Which of the following should the tester use?
A.   route.exe print
B.   netstat.exe -ntp
C.   net.exe commands
D.   strings.exe -a
Answer: C
Explanation:
To further enumerate users on a Windows machine using native operating system commands, the tester should use net.exe commands. The net command is a versatile tool that provides various network functionalities, including user enumeration.
NEW QUESTION 8
Which of the following is a term used to describe a situation in which a penetration tester bypasses physical access controls and gains access to a facility by entering at the same time as an employee?
A.   Badge cloning.
B.   Shoulder surfing.
C.   Tailgating.
D.   Site survey.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Tailgating is the term used to describe a situation where a penetration tester bypasses physical access controls and gains access to a facility by entering at the same time as an employee.
NEW QUESTION 9
Which of the following components should a penetration tester include in an assessment report?
A.   User activities.
B.   Customer remediation plan.
C.   Key management.
D.   Attack narrative.
Answer: D
Explanation:
An attack narrative provides a detailed account of the steps taken during the penetration test, including the methods used, vulnerabilities exploited, and the outcomes of each attack. This helps stakeholders understand the context and implications of the findings.
NEW QUESTION 10
Which of the following tasks would ensure the key outputs from a penetration test are not lost as part of the cleanup and restoration activities?
A.   Preserving artifacts.
B.   Reverting configuration changes.
C.   Keeping chain of custody.
D.   Exporting credential data.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Preserving artifacts ensures that key outputs from the penetration test, such as logs, screenshots, captured data, and any generated reports, are retained for analysis, reporting, and future reference.
NEW QUESTION 11
During a security assessment, a penetration tester needs to exploit a vulnerability in a wireless network’s authentication mechanism to gain unauthorized access to the network. Which of the following attacks would the tester most likely perform to gain access?
A.   KARMA attack.
B.   Beacon flooding.
C.   MAC address spoofing.
D.   Eavesdropping.
Answer: A
Explanation:
To exploit a vulnerability in a wireless network’s authentication mechanism and gain unauthorized access, the penetration tester would most likely perform a KARMA attack.
NEW QUESTION 12
During an engagement, a penetration tester wants to enumerate users from Linux systems by using finger and rwho commands. However, the tester realizes these commands alone will not achieve the desired result. Which of the following is the best tool to use for this task?
A.   Nikto
B.   Burp Suite
C.   smbclient
D.   theHarvester
Answer: C
Explanation:
The smbclient tool is used to access SMB/CIFS resources on a network. It allows penetration testers to connect to shared resources and enumerate users on a network, particularly in Windows environments. While finger and rwho are more common on Unix/Linux systems, smbclient provides better functionality for enumerating users across a network.
NEW QUESTION 13
A penetration tester needs to help create a threat model of a custom application. Which of the following is the most likely framework the tester will use?
A.   MITRE ATT&CK
B.   OSSTMM
C.   CI/CD
D.   DREAD
Answer: D
Explanation:
The DREAD model is a risk assessment framework used to evaluate and prioritize the security risks of an application. It stands for Damage potential, Reproducibility, Exploitability, Affected users, and Discoverability.
NEW QUESTION 14
A penetration tester gains initial access to a target system by exploiting a recent RCE vulnerability. The patch for the vulnerability will be deployed at the end of the week. Which of the following utilities would allow the tester to reenter the system remotely after the patch has been deployed? (Choose two.)
A.   schtasks.exe
B.   rundll.exe
C.   cmd.exe
D.   chgusr.exe
E.   sc.exe
F.   netsh.exe
Answer: AE
Explanation:
To reenter the system remotely after the patch for the recently exploited RCE vulnerability has been deployed, the penetration tester can use schtasks.exe and sc.exe. For schtasks.exe:
– Purpose: Used to create, delete, and manage scheduled tasks on Windows systems.
– Persistence: By creating a scheduled task, the tester can ensure a script or program runs at a specified time, providing a persistent backdoor.
NEW QUESTION 15
A penetration tester needs to confirm the version number of a client’s web application server. Which of the following techniques should the penetration tester use?
A.   SSL certificate inspection.
B.   URL spidering.
C.   Banner grabbing.
D.   Directory brute forcing.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Banner grabbing is a technique used to obtain information about a network service, including its version number, by connecting to the service and reading the response.
NEW QUESTION 16
A tester runs an Nmap scan against a Windows server and receives the following results:
Nmap scan report for win_dns.local (10.0.0.5)
Host is up (0.014s latency)
Port State Service
53/tcp open domain
161/tcp open snmp
445/tcp open smb-ds
3389/tcp open rdp
Which of the following TCP ports should be prioritized for using hash-based relays?
A.   53
B.   161
C.   445
D.   3389
Answer: C
Explanation:
Port 445 is used for SMB (Server Message Block) services, which are commonly targeted for hash- based relay attacks like NTLM relay attacks.
NEW QUESTION 17
During an assessment, a penetration tester runs the following command:
setspn.exe -Q /
Which of the following attacks is the penetration tester preparing for?
A.   LDAP Injection
B.   Pass-the-hash
C.   Kerberoasting
D.   Dictionary
Answer: C
Explanation:
Kerberoasting is an attack that involves requesting service tickets for service accounts from a Kerberos service, extracting the service tickets, and attempting to crack them offline to retrieve the plaintext passwords.
NEW QUESTION 18
A penetration tester obtains password dumps associated with the target and identifies strict lockout policies. The tester does not want to lock out accounts when attempting access. Which of the following techniques should the tester use?
A.   Credential stuffing.
B.   MFA fatigue.
C.   Dictionary attack.
D.   Brute-force attack.
Answer: A
Explanation:
To avoid locking out accounts while attempting access, the penetration tester should use credential stuffing. For Credential Stuffing:
– Definition: An attack method where attackers use a list of known username and password pairs, typically obtained from previous data breaches, to gain unauthorized access to accounts.
– Advantages: Unlike brute-force attacks, credential stuffing uses already known credentials, which reduces the number of attempts per account and minimizes the risk of triggering account lockout mechanisms.
– Tool: Tools like Sentry MBA, Snipr, and others are commonly used for credential stuffing attacks.
NEW QUESTION 19
A penetration tester is conducting a wireless security assessment for a client with 2.4GHz and 5GHz access points. The tester places a wireless USB dongle in the laptop to start capturing WPA2 handshakes. Which of the following steps should the tester take next?
A.   Enable monitoring mode using Aircrack-ng.
B.   Use Kismet to automatically place the wireless dongle in monitor mode and collect handshakes.
C.   Run KARMA to break the password.
D.   Research WiGLE.net for potential nearby client access points.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Enabling monitoring mode on the wireless adapter is the essential step before capturing WPA2 handshakes. Monitoring mode allows the adapter to capture all wireless traffic in its vicinity, which is necessary for capturing handshakes.
NEW QUESTION 20
A penetration tester gains access to a Windows machine and wants to further enumerate users with native operating system credentials. Which of the following should the tester use?
A.   route.exe print
B.   netstat.exe -ntp
C.   net.exe commands
D.   strings.exe -a
Answer: C
Explanation:
The net.exe commands are native to the Windows operating system and are used to manage and enumerate network resources, including user accounts.
NEW QUESTION 21
During an engagement, a penetration tester needs to break the key for the Wi-Fi network that uses WPA2 encryption. Which of the following attacks would accomplish this objective?
A.   ChopChop
B.   Replay
C.   Initialization Vector
D.   KRACK
Answer: D
Explanation:
To break the key for a Wi-Fi network that uses WPA2 encryption, the penetration tester should use the KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack) attack. For KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack):
– Definition: KRACK is a vulnerability in the WPA2 protocol that allows attackers to decrypt and potentially inject packets into a Wi-Fi network by manipulating and replaying cryptographic handshake messages.
– Impact: This attack exploits flaws in the WPA2 handshake process, allowing an attacker to break the encryption and gain access to the network.
NEW QUESTION 22
During a security assessment, a penetration tester gains access to an internal server and manipulates some data to hide its presence. Which of the following is the best way for the penetration tester to hide the activities performed?
A.   Clear the Windows event logs.
B.   Modify the system time.
C.   Alter the log permissions.
D.   Reduce the log retention settings.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Clearing the event logs can effectively remove traces of the tester’s activities, making it difficult for the system administrators to detect what actions were performed. While modifying the system time, altering log permissions, or reducing log retention settings could potentially obscure or reduce the logging of activities, they are less direct and can be more easily detected by system administrators.
NEW QUESTION 23
A penetration tester wants to use multiple TTPs to assess the reactions (alerted, blocked, and others) by the client’s current security tools. The threat-modeling team indicates the TTPs in the list might affect their internal systems and servers. Which of the following actions would the tester most likely take?
A.   Use a BAS tool to test multiple TTPs based on the input from the threat-modeling team.
B.   Perform an internal vulnerability assessment with credentials to review the internal attack surface.
C.   Use a generic vulnerability scanner to test the TTPs and review the results with the threat-modeling team.
D.   Perform a full internal penetration test to review all the possible exploits that could affect the systems.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION 24
Which of the following is the most secure way to protect a final report file when delivering the report to the client/customer?
A.   Creating a link on a cloud service and delivering it by email.
B.   Asking for a PGP public key to encrypt the file.
C.   Requiring FTPS security to download the file.
D.   Copying the file on a USB drive and delivering it by postal mail.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Using PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption ensures that the report file is securely encrypted with the client’s public key. Only the client can decrypt the file using their private key, ensuring confidentiality during transit.
NEW QUESTION 25
During an engagement, a junior penetration tester found a multihomed host that led to an unknown network segment. The penetration tester ran a port scan against the network segment, which caused an outage at the customer’s factory. Which of the following documents should the junior penetration tester most likely follow to avoid this issue in the future?
A.   NDA
B.   MSA
C.   ROE
D.   SLA
Answer: C
Explanation:
Rules of Engagement (ROE) documents outline the scope, boundaries, and rules for a penetration test to prevent unintended consequences such as network outages.
NEW QUESTION 26
During an assessment, a penetration tester exploits an SQLi vulnerability. Which of the following commands would allow the penetration tester to enumerate password hashes?
A.   sqlmap -u www.example.com/?id=1 –search -T user
B.   sqlmap -u www.example.com/?id=1 –dump -D accounts -T users -C cred
C.   sqlmap -u www.example.com/?id=1 –tables -D accounts
D.   sqlmap -u www.example.com/?id=1 –schema –current-user –current-db
Answer: B
Explanation:
To enumerate password hashes using an SQL injection vulnerability, the penetration tester needs to extract specific columns from the database that typically contain password hashes. The –dump command in sqlmap is used to dump the contents of the specified database table.
NEW QUESTION 27
A penetration tester needs to launch an Nmap scan to find the state of the port for both TCP and UDP services. Which of the following commands should the tester use?
A.   nmap -sU -sW -p 1-65535 example.com
B.   nmap -sU -sY -p 1-65535 example.com
C.   nmap -sU -sT -p 1-65535 example.com
D.   nmap -sU -sN -p 1-65535 example.com
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION 28
Which of the following is the most important to include in the scope of a wireless security assessment?
A.   Frequencies
B.   APs
C.   SSIDs
D.   Signal Strengths
Answer: B
Explanation:
Access Points (APs) are crucial in a wireless security assessment as they are the main points through which devices connect to the network. Identifying and securing APs ensures network integrity and security.
NEW QUESTION 29
Which of the following components should a penetration tester most likely include in a report at the end of an assessment?
A.   Metrics and measures.
B.   Client interviews.
C.   Compliance information.
D.   Business policies.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A penetration tester should most likely include metrics and measures in a report at the end of an assessment. Metrics and measures provide quantitative data that helps in understanding the extent and impact of vulnerabilities found during the assessment. They offer a clear and objective way to convey the results and the effectiveness of the security controls in place. This data-driven approach aids in prioritizing remediation efforts, benchmarking against industry standards, and demonstrating improvements over time.
NEW QUESTION 30
A penetration tester needs to test a very large number of URLs for public access. Given the following code snippet:
1 import requests
2 import pathlib
4 for url in pathlib.Path(“urls.txt”).read_text().split(“\n”):
5 response = requests.get(url)
6 if response.status == 401:
7 print(“URL accessible”)
Which of the following changes is required?
A.   The condition on line 6.
B.   The method on line 5.
C.   The import on line 1.
D.   The delimiter in line 3.
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION 31
During a security assessment for an internal corporate network, a penetration tester wants to gain unauthorized access to internal resources by executing an attack that uses software to disguise itself as legitimate software. Which of the following host-based attacks should the tester use?
A.   On-path.
B.   Logic bomb.
C.   Rootkit.
D.   Buffer overflow.
Answer: C
Explanation:
A rootkit is a type of malicious software designed to provide an attacker with unauthorized access to a computer system while concealing its presence. Rootkits achieve this by modifying the host’s operating system or other software to hide their existence, allowing the attacker to maintain control over the system without detection.
NEW QUESTION 32
A penetration tester discovers data to stage and exfiltrate. The client has authorized movement to the tester’s attacking hosts only. Which of the following would be most appropriate to avoid alerting the SOC?
A.   Apply UTF-8 to the data and send over a tunnel to TCP port 25.
B.   Apply Base64 to the data and send over a tunnel to TCP port 80.
C.   Apply 3DES to the data and send over a tunnel UDP port 53.
D.   Apply AES-256 to the data and send over a tunnel to TCP port 443.
Answer: D
Explanation:
AES-256 (Advanced Encryption Standard with a 256-bit key) is a symmetric encryption algorithm widely used for securing data. Sending data over TCP port 443, which is typically used for HTTPS, helps to avoid detection by network monitoring systems as it blends with regular secure web traffic.
NEW QUESTION 33
A vulnerability assessor is looking to establish a baseline of all IPv4 network traffic on the local VLAN without a local IP address. Which of the following Nmap command sequences would best provide this information?
A.   sudo nmap –script=bro* -e ethO
B.   sudo nmap -sF –script=* -e ethO
C.   sudo nmap -sV -sT -p 0-65535 -e ethO
D.   sudo nmap -sV -p 0-65535 0.0.0.0/0
Answer: A
Explanation:
The command sudo nmap –script=bro* -e ethO is the best choice for establishing a baseline of all IPv4 network traffic on the local VLAN without a local IP address. The –script=bro* specifies the use of scripts that can capture and analyze traffic, and -e ethO specifies the network interface to be used. This allows the vulnerability assessor to capture and analyze network traffic at a low level, which is essential for baseline analysis.
NEW QUESTION 34
A tester performs a vulnerability scan and identifies several outdated libraries used within the customer SaaS product offering. Which of the following types of scans did the tester use to identify the libraries?
A.   IAST
B.   SBOM
C.   DAST
D.   SAST
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION 35
During a penetration test, a junior tester uses Hunter.io for an assessment and plans to review the information that will be collected. Which of the following describes the information the junior tester will receive from the Hunter.io tool?
A.   A collection of email addresses for the target domain that is available on multiple sources on the internet.
B.   DNS records for the target domain and subdomains that could be used to increase the external attack surface.
C.   Data breach information about the organization that could be used for additional enumeration.
D.   Information from the target’s main web page that collects usernames, metadata, and possible data exposures.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Hunter.io is a tool used for finding professional email addresses associated with a domain. Functionality of Hunter.io:
– Email Address Collection: Gathers email addresses associated with a target domain from various sources across the internet.
– Verification: Validates the email addresses to ensure they are deliverable.
– Sources: Aggregates data from public sources, company websites, and other internet databases.
NEW QUESTION 36
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