What is the term for a penetration testing where an authorized physical attacker tries to enter or break into the organization's perimeter, access systems, and network?

• A. Physical Penetration
• B. Physical Topologies
• C. Patch
• D. Patch Panel

Answer: (A)

Physical penetration testing focuses on simulating a real-world breach of the organization’s defenses by an authorized tester who attempts to cross the perimeter and reach systems and the network. This kind of exercise is designed to uncover weaknesses in physical security controls, access procedures, and the handling of devices once inside. So the description—an authorized physical attacker trying to enter the perimeter and access systems and the network—fits this practice exactly. The other terms don’t apply: physical topologies is about how devices are laid out physically, patch refers to updates that fix software vulnerabilities, and patch panel is hardware used to organize cables, not a testing activity.