Penetration testing (also called pen testing) is the practice of testing a computer system, network, or Web application to find vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. Which of the following areas can be exploited in a penetration test? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

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Penetration testing can exploit various vulnerabilities including race conditions, social engineering tactics, buffer overflows, kernel flaws, Trojan horses, and improper file and directory permissions. Each of these represents a potential security weakness that could be targeted during a pen test.

Penetration Testing (Also Called Pen Testing) Is the Practice of Testing