CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 – Question140

A penetration tester, who is doing an assessment, discovers an administrator has been exfiltrating proprietary company information. The administrator offers to pay the tester to keep quiet. Which of the following is the BEST action for the tester to take?

A.
Check the scoping document to determine if exfiltration is within scope.
B. Stop the penetration test.
C. Escalate the issue.
D. Include the discovery and interaction in the daily report.

Correct Answer: D