which phase(s)?

A penetration test consists of three phases: pre-attack phase, attack phase, and post attack phase.

Active reconnaissance which includes activities such as network mapping, web profiling, and
perimeter mapping is a part which phase(s)?

A.
Post-attack phase

B.
Pre-attack phase and attack phase

C.
Attack phase

D.
Pre-attack phase

Explanation:

Reference:
https://www.duo.uio.no/bitstream/handle/10852/34904/Shresthamasterthesis.pdf?sequence=
1(page28, first para)