You are tasked with the crucial enumeration stage of penetration testing. But what makes enumeration an essential phase in penetration testing? Select all that apply.

Enumeration helps testers prioritize areas of the system for further testing.

It helps testers identify weaknesses that potential attackers could exploit.

It allows testers to gather information about the target system, including its IP address, operating system, and open ports.

It ensures that all vulnerabilities are patched immediately.