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BCS CISMP-V9 Exam - Topic 1 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CISMP-V9 exam
Question #: 64
Topic #: 1
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What does a penetration test do that a Vulnerability Scan does NOT?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Linn at Nov 22, 2023, 01:28 PM

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Ettie
5 months ago
Nah, I think both can use similar tools sometimes.
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Novella
5 months ago
A pen test is way more hands-on than a simple scan.
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Nidia
5 months ago
Wait, are you sure pen tests always exploit? Sounds risky!
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Ashley
5 months ago
Totally agree, that's the main difference!
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Bettyann
5 months ago
Pen tests actually exploit vulnerabilities, scans just find them.
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Barabara
6 months ago
I feel like I read somewhere that both tests can use similar tools, so D doesn't sound right. I think A is the best answer, but I’m a bit hesitant.
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Ranee
6 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think it was about the differences in approach. A penetration test is more hands-on, right? So, A seems correct.
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Marylou
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think a vulnerability scan just reports issues without trying to exploit them. It feels like A makes the most sense, but I could be wrong.
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Malissa
6 months ago
I remember that a penetration test actually tries to exploit vulnerabilities, while a vulnerability scan just identifies them. So, I think A is the right choice.
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Franklyn
6 months ago
Okay, I think I've got it. A penetration test is more hands-on and tries to actively break into the system, while a vulnerability scan just reports on potential issues.
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Odette
6 months ago
A penetration test goes beyond just identifying vulnerabilities - it actually attempts to exploit them. That's a key difference from a vulnerability scan.
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Levi
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little confused on the difference between a penetration test and a vulnerability scan. I'll need to review that before the exam.
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Roxane
6 months ago
I'm pretty sure a penetration test actively tries to exploit vulnerabilities, while a vulnerability scan just identifies them. Gotta remember that for the exam.
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Otis
6 months ago
This seems like a classic directory traversal attack. I think the best solution here would be to implement a Start URL feature to restrict access to only the authorized paths.
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Lashon
6 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Option C sounds like the right answer - data binding tools can handle different schema languages.
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Jame
6 months ago
Honestly, I'm a bit confused. I thought referral fees were generally fine as long as they're disclosed, but I've seen questions where benefits to clients were heavily scrutinized. I guess it could depend on the circumstances.
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Shawana
6 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is D. RADIUS server is the additional security component required for WPA2 enterprise configuration.
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Leota
11 months ago
Hey, at least the vulnerability scan doesn't end up setting the office on fire. That's the kind of excitement I'm happy to miss out on.
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Onita
11 months ago
Vulnerability scans never exploit vulnerabilities? Guess the vendors of those tools didn't get the memo. Time to send them a strongly worded email.
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Gertude
11 months ago
A penetration test is always automated? Oh boy, someone should tell the ethical hackers about that. They might be doing it wrong.
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Tashia
9 months ago
D) A penetration test never uses common tools such as Nrnap, Nessus and Metasploit.
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Catarina
9 months ago
C) A penetration test is always an automated process - a vulnerability scan never is.
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Moon
10 months ago
B) A penetration test looks for known vulnerabilities and reports them without further action.
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Lindsay
10 months ago
A) A penetration test seeks to actively exploit any known or discovered vulnerabilities.
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Zena
11 months ago
Wait, Nrnap? I think you meant Nmap. Vulnerability scans can definitely use common tools like Nmap and Nessus.
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Maryanne
11 months ago
Option A is the correct answer. A penetration test actively tries to exploit vulnerabilities, unlike a vulnerability scan which just identifies them.
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Arlene
10 months ago
Penetration tests are crucial for finding and fixing security weaknesses.
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Kattie
10 months ago
That's right, a vulnerability scan just identifies them.
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Alesia
10 months ago
I agree, a penetration test actively exploits vulnerabilities.
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Alberto
1 year ago
But isn't a vulnerability scan also important for identifying weaknesses?
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Viva
1 year ago
I agree with Helene, a penetration test goes beyond just reporting vulnerabilities.
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Helene
1 year ago
I think a penetration test actively exploits vulnerabilities.
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