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312-50V11 · Question #730
312-50V11 Question #730: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: site: target.com filetype:xls username password email. The question tests knowledge of Google dorking operators used in OSINT to locate sensitive files indexed by Google. The correct syntax uses the 'filetype:' operator.
Footprinting and Reconnaissance
Question
When you are collecting information to perform a data analysis, Google commands are very useful to find sensitive information and files. These files may contain information about passwords, system functions, or documentation. What command will help you to search files using Google as a search engine?
Options
- Asite: target.com filetype:xls username password email
- Bdomain: target.com archieve:xls username password email
- Cinurl: target.com filename:xls username password email
- Dsite: target.com file:xls username password email
Explanation
The question tests knowledge of Google dorking operators used in OSINT to locate sensitive files indexed by Google. The correct syntax uses the 'filetype:' operator.
Common mistakes.
- B. 'domain:' and 'archieve:' are not valid Google search operators and will not produce targeted results.
- C. 'filename:' is not a recognized Google search operator - the correct operator is 'filetype:', making this syntax invalid.
- D. 'file:' is not a valid Google search operator - the correct keyword is 'filetype:', so this query would not filter by file type.
Concept tested. Google dorking with filetype and site operators for OSINT
Reference. https://developers.google.com/search/docs/monitor-debug/search-operators/all-search-site
Topics
#Google hacking#dorking#filetype operator#OSINT
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