CompTIA PenTest+ (PT1-002) — Question 109

Performing a penetration test against an environment with SCADA devices brings additional safety risk because the:

Answer options

• A. devices produce more heat and consume more power.
• B. devices are obsolete and are no longer available for replacement.
• C. protocols are more difficult to understand.
• D. devices may cause physical world effects.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because SCADA devices control critical infrastructure and their compromise can result in tangible physical effects, such as safety hazards. Options A and B are not relevant to the safety risks inherent in penetration testing SCADA systems, while option C, although true, does not address the immediate safety concerns related to physical outcomes.