penetration test en · NOUN
Etymology
From penetration + test.
Meanings
- Either a static or dynamic test of the relative density of sand, silt, etc. using a penetrometer.
- A test of a computer system's access control, in which a user attempts to gain access to the system without the prescribed credentials.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| penetration tests | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pen test | alternative, clipping | lexicographic |