COMPTIA PENTEST+ EXAM TEST BANK 3
WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS|
FREQUENTLY TESTING VERSION | ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST|EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS 2026-2027
A penetration tester is conducting a physical test on-premise and is attempting to
exploit human errors. What type of risk is the pen tester trying to exploit?
A. Risk
B. Threat
C. Social Engineering
D. Risk Management
C. Social Engineering
What is Social Engineering in the context of cybersecurity?
A. A process for managing software updates
B. The technical exploitation of network vulnerabilities
C. The manipulation of individuals to bypass security controls
D. A method of physically securing server rooms
C. The manipulation of individuals to bypass security controls
How is 'risk' defined in cybersecurity?
A. The potential for a threat to exploit a vulnerability and cause harm
B. The software used to protect against malware
C. A policy for handling data breaches
D. The physical measures taken to protect hardware
A. The potential for a threat to exploit a vulnerability and cause harm
Which of the following best describes a 'threat' in the context of cybersecurity?
A. The process of analyzing and responding to security weaknesses
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,B. A potential cause of an incident that may result in harm to a system or organization
C. The calculation of potential losses from a security breach
D. The hardware used to enhance digital security
B. A potential cause of an incident that may result in harm to a system or organization
What is the goal of risk management in cybersecurity?
A. To completely eliminate all risks
B. To identify, assess, analyze, and respond to risks
C. To ensure compliance with international standards only
D. To monitor employee behavior and prevent data leaks
B. To identify, assess, analyze, and respond to risks
Which type of risk exploitation involves tricking employees into revealing confidential
information?
A. Social Engineering
B. Phishing attacks
C. Network intrusion
D. Application layer attacks
A. Social Engineering
A security professional is researching the latest vulnerabilities that have been released.
Where is a good resource they can go to in order to look at these?
A. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
B. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
C. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
D. Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
C. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
What resource provides detailed descriptions and other data about publicly known
vulnerabilities?
A. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
B. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
C. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
D. Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
C. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
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,Which system assigns a unique identifier to each publicly known vulnerability?
A. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
B. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
C. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
D. Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
C. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
What does the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) provide for each
vulnerability?
A. A unique identifier
B. A severity rating
C. Legal guidelines for compliance
D. Business continuity strategies
B. A severity rating
Why is lack of code signing not highlighted in the OWASP Top Ten?
A. Because it primarily affects hardware compatibility rather than security.
B. Because it is considered a lower risk compared to direct web application
vulnerabilities.
C. Because it improves application performance.
D. Because it is related to user interface design.
B. Because it is considered a lower risk compared to direct web application
vulnerabilities.
A penetration tester has joined a consulting company that performs tests for several
varying clients. The company has stressed about staying within the scope of the project.
What is the worst thing the tester could face if they go outside their scope?
A. Contract negation
B. Fees
C. Fines
D. Criminal charges
D. Criminal charges
A penetration tester is conducting a PCI DSS compliance report for a large company
that does ten million transactions a year. What level should they comply with?
A. 1
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, B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. 1
What is required for a Level 1 merchant in terms of compliance assessment?
A. Internal audit only
B. Self-assessment questionnaire
C. Over six million transactions a year and must have an external audit by an approved
Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
D. No compliance documentation required
C. Over six million transactions a year and must have an external audit by an approved
Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
Which PCI DSS level applies to a merchant processing between 20,000 and 1 million
transactions annually?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
C. Level 3
Which of the following statements is true for a Level 2 merchant under PCI DSS?
A. They must submit a self-assessment questionnaire only.
B. They can choose not to comply with PCI DSS.
C. They must complete a Report on Compliance (RoC).
D. They are not required to document compliance.
C. They must complete a Report on Compliance (RoC).
Which level of PCI DSS compliance is appropriate for a merchant processing under
20,000 transactions annually?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
D. Level 4
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WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS|
FREQUENTLY TESTING VERSION | ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST|EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS 2026-2027
A penetration tester is conducting a physical test on-premise and is attempting to
exploit human errors. What type of risk is the pen tester trying to exploit?
A. Risk
B. Threat
C. Social Engineering
D. Risk Management
C. Social Engineering
What is Social Engineering in the context of cybersecurity?
A. A process for managing software updates
B. The technical exploitation of network vulnerabilities
C. The manipulation of individuals to bypass security controls
D. A method of physically securing server rooms
C. The manipulation of individuals to bypass security controls
How is 'risk' defined in cybersecurity?
A. The potential for a threat to exploit a vulnerability and cause harm
B. The software used to protect against malware
C. A policy for handling data breaches
D. The physical measures taken to protect hardware
A. The potential for a threat to exploit a vulnerability and cause harm
Which of the following best describes a 'threat' in the context of cybersecurity?
A. The process of analyzing and responding to security weaknesses
1|Page
,B. A potential cause of an incident that may result in harm to a system or organization
C. The calculation of potential losses from a security breach
D. The hardware used to enhance digital security
B. A potential cause of an incident that may result in harm to a system or organization
What is the goal of risk management in cybersecurity?
A. To completely eliminate all risks
B. To identify, assess, analyze, and respond to risks
C. To ensure compliance with international standards only
D. To monitor employee behavior and prevent data leaks
B. To identify, assess, analyze, and respond to risks
Which type of risk exploitation involves tricking employees into revealing confidential
information?
A. Social Engineering
B. Phishing attacks
C. Network intrusion
D. Application layer attacks
A. Social Engineering
A security professional is researching the latest vulnerabilities that have been released.
Where is a good resource they can go to in order to look at these?
A. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
B. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
C. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
D. Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
C. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
What resource provides detailed descriptions and other data about publicly known
vulnerabilities?
A. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
B. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
C. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
D. Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
C. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
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,Which system assigns a unique identifier to each publicly known vulnerability?
A. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
B. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
C. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
D. Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
C. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
What does the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) provide for each
vulnerability?
A. A unique identifier
B. A severity rating
C. Legal guidelines for compliance
D. Business continuity strategies
B. A severity rating
Why is lack of code signing not highlighted in the OWASP Top Ten?
A. Because it primarily affects hardware compatibility rather than security.
B. Because it is considered a lower risk compared to direct web application
vulnerabilities.
C. Because it improves application performance.
D. Because it is related to user interface design.
B. Because it is considered a lower risk compared to direct web application
vulnerabilities.
A penetration tester has joined a consulting company that performs tests for several
varying clients. The company has stressed about staying within the scope of the project.
What is the worst thing the tester could face if they go outside their scope?
A. Contract negation
B. Fees
C. Fines
D. Criminal charges
D. Criminal charges
A penetration tester is conducting a PCI DSS compliance report for a large company
that does ten million transactions a year. What level should they comply with?
A. 1
3|Page
, B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. 1
What is required for a Level 1 merchant in terms of compliance assessment?
A. Internal audit only
B. Self-assessment questionnaire
C. Over six million transactions a year and must have an external audit by an approved
Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
D. No compliance documentation required
C. Over six million transactions a year and must have an external audit by an approved
Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
Which PCI DSS level applies to a merchant processing between 20,000 and 1 million
transactions annually?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
C. Level 3
Which of the following statements is true for a Level 2 merchant under PCI DSS?
A. They must submit a self-assessment questionnaire only.
B. They can choose not to comply with PCI DSS.
C. They must complete a Report on Compliance (RoC).
D. They are not required to document compliance.
C. They must complete a Report on Compliance (RoC).
Which level of PCI DSS compliance is appropriate for a merchant processing under
20,000 transactions annually?
A. Level 1
B. Level 2
C. Level 3
D. Level 4
D. Level 4
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