Penetration tests are sometimes called white hat attacks because in a pen test, the good guys are attempting to break in. What are the different categories of penetration testing? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A.
Partial-knowledge test

B.
Open-box

C.
Zero-knowledge test

D.
Full-box

E.
Full-knowledge test

F.
Closed-box

Explanation:

The different categories of penetration testing are as follows:
Open-box: In this category of penetration testing, testers have access to internal system code. This mode is basically suited for Unix or Linux.

Closed-box: In this category of penetration testing, testers do not have access to closed systems. This method is good for closed systems.

Zero-knowledge test: In this category of penetration testing, testers have to acquire information from scratch and they are not supplied with information concerning the IT system.

Partial-knowledge test: In this category of penetration testing, testers have knowledge that may be applicable to a specific type of attack and associated vulnerabilities.

Full-knowledge test: In this category of penetration testing, testers have massive knowledge concerning the information system to be evaluated.

Option D is incorrect. There is no such category of penetration testing.