CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) — Question 43

During an assessment, a penetration tester plans to gather metadata from various online files, including pictures. Which of the following standards outlines the formats for pictures, audio, and additional tags that facilitate this type of reconnaissance?

Answer options

• A. EXIF
• B. GIF
• C. COFF
• D. ELF

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, EXIF, which stands for Exchangeable Image File Format, and it provides metadata for images and audio files. The other options, GIF (B), COFF (C), and ELF (D), refer to specific file formats or binary file structures that do not focus on metadata collection.