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312-50 Question 1


What is the essential difference between an `Ethical Hacker' and a `Cracker'?


A.  The ethical hacker does not use the same techniques or skills as a cracker.
B.  The ethical hacker does it strictly for financial motives unlike a cracker.
C.  The ethical hacker has authorization from the owner of the target.
D.  The ethical hacker is just a cracker who is getting paid.


Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
The ethical hacker uses the same techniques and skills as a cracker and the motive is to find the security breaches before a cracker does. There is nothing that says that a cracker does not get paid for the work he does, a ethical hacker has the owners authorization and will get paid even if he does not succeed to penetrate the target.