CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 56

A penetration tester is starting an assessment but only has publicly available information about the target company. The client is aware of this exercise and is preparing for the test.
Which of the following describes the scope of the assessment?

Answer options

• A. Partially known environment testing
• B. Known environment testing
• C. Unknown environment testing
• D. Physical environment testing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the penetration tester has only public information, indicating a lack of internal knowledge about the environment. Options A and B imply some level of internal understanding, which is not the case here. Option D refers specifically to physical assessments, which does not apply to the scenario described.