CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 47

Which of the following assessment methods is MOST likely to cause harm to an ICS environment?

Answer options

• A. Active scanning
• B. Ping sweep
• C. Protocol reversing
• D. Packet analysis

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Active scanning is the most intrusive method, as it actively probes systems and can disrupt operations in an ICS environment. In contrast, ping sweeps, protocol reversing, and packet analysis are generally less intrusive and less likely to cause harm.