penetration test

noun — 2 senses

penetration test

noun

Etymology From penetration + test.

1

Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Either a static or dynamic test of the relative density of sand, silt, etc. using a penetrometer.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A test of a computer system's access control, in which a user attempts to gain access to the system without the prescribed credentials.

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