A penetration tester initiated the transfer of a large data set to verify a proof-of-concept...

Vendor: CompTIA
Product: PT0-002
Update on: Jul 17, 2025
Questions: 464

CompTIA PT0-002 Question Answer

A penetration tester initiated the transfer of a large data set to verify a proof-of-concept attack as permitted by the ROE. The tester noticed the client's data included PII, which is out of scope, and immediately stopped the transfer. Which of the following MOST likely explains the penetration tester's decision?

The tester had the situational awareness to stop the transfer.

The tester found evidence of prior compromise within the data set.

The tester completed the assigned part of the assessment workflow.

The tester reached the end of the assessment time frame.