CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) — Question 60

While conducting a peer review for a recent assessment, a penetration tester finds the debugging mode is still enabled for the production system. Which of the following is most likely responsible for this observation?

Answer options

• A. Configuration changes were not reverted.
• B. A full backup restoration is required for the server.
• C. The penetration test was not completed on time.
• D. The penetration tester was locked out of the system.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because if the debugging mode was left enabled, it indicates that the necessary configuration changes were not reverted after testing. The other options do not directly relate to the active debugging mode; a backup restoration (B) or timing issues (C) do not explain why the system remains in a vulnerable state, and being locked out (D) would prevent any assessment from being made.