CompTIA PenTest+ (PT1-002) — Question 36

A penetration tester has been hired to configure and conduct authenticated scans of all the servers on a software company's network. Which of the following accounts should the tester use to return the MOST results?

Answer options

• A. Root user
• B. Local administrator
• C. Service
• D. Network administrator

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The 'Service' account is designed to run services and has the necessary permissions to access various parts of the system, which can provide comprehensive scanning results. The 'Root user' and 'Local administrator' accounts may have restricted access to certain resources, while the 'Network administrator' account may not have the same level of access to the services as the 'Service' account.