CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 65

Which of the following types of assessments MOST likely focuses on vulnerabilities with the objective to access specific data?

Answer options

• A. An unknown-environment assessment
• B. A known-environment assessment
• C. A red-team assessment
• D. A compliance-based assessment

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, a red-team assessment, as it is specifically designed to simulate real-world attacks, focusing on exploiting vulnerabilities to access sensitive data. The other options, while related to assessments, do not primarily target vulnerabilities with the intent to gain access to specific data.