CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 654

Which of the following is used to purposely attack a system to exploit vulnerabilities?

Answer options

• A. Honeypot
• B. Vulnerability scan
• C. Device hardening
• D. Penetration testing

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Penetration testing is the correct answer because it involves simulating an attack on a system to identify and exploit vulnerabilities. A honeypot is a decoy system designed to attract attackers, a vulnerability scan is a tool used to find potential weaknesses without exploitation, and device hardening refers to securing a system against potential attacks rather than attacking it.