A security analyst uses Zenmap to perform an ICMP timestamp ping scan to acquire information related to the current time from the target host machine. Which of the following Zenmap options must the an

The correct answer is C. -PP. PP: This option in Zenmap is used for ICMP timestamp ping scans. It sends ICMP Echo Request (ping) packets with a timestamp request to the target host. This can help the analyst gather information related to the current time from the target host.

Submitted by carter_n· Mar 4, 2026Reconnaissance Techniques

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A security analyst uses Zenmap to perform an ICMP timestamp ping scan to acquire information related to the current time from the target host machine. Which of the following Zenmap options must the analyst use to perform the ICMP timestamp ping scan?

Options

A-Pn
B-PU
C-PP
D-PY

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B
2% (1)
C
93% (39)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

PP: This option in Zenmap is used for ICMP timestamp ping scans. It sends ICMP Echo Request (ping) packets with a timestamp request to the target host. This can help the analyst gather information related to the current time from the target host.

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#Zenmap#Nmap#ICMP timestamp scan#network reconnaissance

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