Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) — Question 166

What is the role of test automation in security testing?

Answer options

• A. It is an option but it tends to be very expensive.
• B. It should be used exclusively. Manual testing is outdated because of low speed and possible test setup inconsistencies.
• C. Test automation is not usable in security due to the complexity of the tests.
• D. It can accelerate benchmark tests and repeat them with a consistent test setup. But it cannot replace manual testing completely.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, accurately reflects that while test automation helps in speeding up and standardizing benchmark tests, it cannot entirely substitute manual testing due to the necessity of human judgment in many scenarios. Options A, B, and C misunderstand the balance needed between manual and automated testing in security contexts.