CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) — Question 89

A penetration tester plans to conduct reconnaissance during an engagement using readily available resources. Which of the following resources would most likely identify hardware and software being utilized by the client?

Answer options

• A. Cryptographic flaws
• B. Protocol scanning
• C. Cached pages
• D. Job boards

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Job boards often contain postings that detail the technologies and systems a company is using or seeking to hire for, which can provide insight into their hardware and software. The other options do not specifically target the identification of client hardware and software; cryptographic flaws, protocol scanning, and cached pages are not typically used for such reconnaissance.