Self-assessment questions

1. Which of the following best describes software penetration testing?
   1. Verifying software’s compliance with industry standards and regulations
   2. Testing software for performance and scalability issues
   3. Evaluating a piece of software’s user interface and user experience
   4. Assessing a piece of software’s security by attempting to exploit vulnerabilities
2. What is the primary goal of penetration testing?
   1. To ensure the software meets user requirements
   2. To uncover security weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the software
   3. To verify the software’s functionality across different platforms
   4. To identify all bugs and defects in the software
3. Which of the following types of penetration testing simulates a real-world cyberattack by attempting to exploit vulnerabilities without prior knowledge of the system?
   1. Gray-box testing
   2. Fuzz testing
   3. White-box testing
   4. Black-box testing
4. Which phase of penetration testing involves planning, gathering information...