CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 63

A penetration tester has been hired to examine a website for flaws. During one of the time windows for testing, a network engineer notices a flood of GET requests to the web server, reducing the website’s response time by 80%. The network engineer contacts the penetration tester to determine if these GET requests are part of the test. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of checking with the penetration tester?

Answer options

• A. Situational awareness
• B. Rescheduling
• C. DDoS defense
• D. Deconfliction

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The best reason for the network engineer to check with the penetration tester is to avoid conflicts (D) between the testing activities and actual network traffic. This ensures that the penetration test is not mistakenly seen as a malicious attack, which could lead to unnecessary disruptions. The other options do not accurately capture the primary concern of clarifying the source of the GET requests.