Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) — Question 220

What would be the fastest way to perform content enumeration on a given web server by using the Gobuster tool?

Answer options

• A. Performing content enumeration using the bruteforce mode and 10 threads
• B. Performing content enumeration using the bruteforce mode and random file extensions
• C. Skipping SSL certificate verification
• D. Performing content enumeration using a wordlist

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because using a wordlist allows Gobuster to systematically search for existing files and directories based on known names, which is the most efficient way to uncover content. Options A and B, while potentially useful, do not leverage the most effective approach for this specific task. Option C, skipping SSL verification, does not directly contribute to the speed or effectiveness of content enumeration.