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0Angie is performing a penetration test and has gathered information using the Shodan search engine about her target. What type of reconnaissance has she performed?
Answer Options
A
Active
B
Commercial
C
Scanner- based
D
Passive
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Angie has conducted passive reconnaissance. She did not perform a scan or otherwise take direct active action to gather her information. Instead, she used the existing Shodan engine to gather information. While Shodan is a commercial product and does gather information using scans, databases like Shodan are considered passive reconnaissance, and the Security+ exam objectives recognize two types of reconnaissance: active and passive.