Question
A penetration tester attempts unauthorized entry to the company’s server room as part of a security assessment. Which of the following is the best technique to manipulate the lock pins and open the door without the original key?
- A. Plug spinner
- B. Bypassing
- C. Decoding
- D. Raking Correct
Explanation
Raking is a lock-picking technique: a rake is moved quickly in and out of the keyway while tension is applied, setting the pin tumblers so the plug turns without the key. A plug spinner only turns an already-picked plug the other way, bypassing defeats the latch or mechanism without touching the pins, and decoding works out the key cuts rather than manipulating the pins to open the lock.
