GIAC Exam GPEN Topic 10 Question 59 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GPEN exam

Question #: 59
Topic #: 10

Which of the following penetration testing phases involves gathering data from whois, DNS, and network scanning, which helps in mapping a target network and provides valuable information regarding the operating system and applications running on the systems?

APost-attack phase

BAttack phase

COn-attack phase

DPre-attack phase

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Suggested Answer: D

by Coleen at Sep 17, 2024, 04:13 AM

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Nilsa

2 months ago

Pre-attack phase all the way! Mapping that network is like uncovering treasure. Wouldn't want to miss out on any juicy details.

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Kanisha

2 months ago

Haha, who needs whois and DNS when you can just guess the password? Just kidding, obviously D is the way to go. Gotta do your homework first.

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Dorsey

24 days ago

Absolutely, D is the foundation for a successful attack.

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Ena

25 days ago

Agreed, D is crucial for a successful penetration test.

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Merlyn

26 days ago

Definitely D, you need to gather as much information as possible before launching an attack.

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Vernice

28 days ago

D) Pre-attack phase

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Catina

1 months ago

C) On-attack phase

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Miriam

1 months ago

B) Attack phase

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Dominga

2 months ago

A) Post-attack phase

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Derick

2 months ago

I'm torn between C and D. On-attack phase sounds like the cool one, but pre-attack is probably more important. Hmm...

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Dominga

25 days ago

True, but for a successful penetration test, starting with the pre-attack phase is essential.

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Taryn

26 days ago

But C also sounds interesting. On-attack phase could provide valuable information during the testing.

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Elizabeth

1 months ago

Yeah, I agree. Pre-attack phase helps in mapping the target network and understanding the systems.

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Precious

1 months ago

I think D is the right answer. Pre-attack phase is crucial for gathering information.

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Giovanna

2 months ago

D, no doubt! Recon is key, people. Can't just go in guns blazing without knowing what you're up against.

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Alison

2 months ago

I also believe the answer is D) Pre-attack phase, as it involves reconnaissance and information gathering.

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Gianna

3 months ago

Definitely D. Pre-attack phase is when we gather all the juicy intel. Gotta know your target before you strike!

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Ammie

2 months ago

Definitely D. Pre-attack phase is when we gather all the juicy intel. Gotta know your target before you strike!

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Carry

2 months ago

D) Pre-attack phase

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Ronald

2 months ago

C) On-attack phase

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Sylvia

2 months ago

B) Attack phase

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Brunilda

2 months ago

A) Post-attack phase

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Geraldo

3 months ago

I agree with Argelia, because in the pre-attack phase, we gather information to plan our attack.

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Argelia

3 months ago

I think the answer is D) Pre-attack phase.

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