312-50V13 · Question #385
Which Nmap option would you use if you were not concerned about being detected and wanted to perform a very fast scan?
The correct answer is A. -T5. To perform a very fast Nmap scan without concern for detection, the -T5 option (Insane timing template) is used.
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- A-T5
- B-O
- C-T0
- D-A
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(49 responses)- A94% (46)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
To perform a very fast Nmap scan without concern for detection, the `-T5` option (Insane timing template) is used.
The Nmap `-T` option specifies the timing template for a scan, with values ranging from `0` (Paranoid) to `5` (Insane). `-T5` sets the "Insane" timing template, which performs a very aggressive and fast scan by sending probes rapidly and not waiting long for responses, making it ideal when detection is not a concern and speed is paramount.
The `-O` option enables OS detection, which can slow down a scan and is not primarily focused on speed.
The `-T0` option sets the "Paranoid" timing template, which is extremely slow and designed for stealth, directly contradicting the requirement for a fast scan without concern for detection.
The `-A` option enables aggressive scan options, including OS detection, version detection, script scanning, and traceroute, which can be comprehensive but also very slow, not primarily designed for maximum speed.
Concept tested: Nmap timing templates
Source: https://nmap.org/book/man-performance.html
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