Hacking Concepts and Hacker Classes EHE Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–37

1. 36application · medium

   A penetration tester is hired to assess a company's external web presence. The contract specifies that testing is limited to the public-facing web server and prohibits any testing of internal systems. During the assessment, the tester finds that the web server has a vulnerability that could allow access to an internal database. The tester stops further testing and immediately reports the finding to the client. Which ethical hacking principle is the tester primarily demonstrating?

   • AAuthorization
   • BNon-disclosure
   • CResponsible disclosure
   • DScope adherence
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2. 37foundation · easy

   Why is understanding hacking concepts important for information security professionals?

   • AIt enables them to bypass security controls without authorization
   • BIt allows them to think like attackers and better defend systems
   • CIt is required by law for all IT professionals
   • DIt guarantees that their systems will never be compromised
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