CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 35

Deconfliction is necessary when the penetration test:

Answer options

• A. determines that proprietary information is being stored in cleartext.
• B. occurs during the monthly vulnerability scanning.
• C. uncovers indicators of prior compromise over the course of the assessment.
• D. proceeds in parallel with a criminal digital forensic investigation.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Deconfliction is crucial when a penetration test runs alongside a criminal digital forensic investigation to avoid interfering with legal proceedings. The other options do not present a scenario where the actions of the penetration test would conflict with law enforcement activities.