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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.

Submitted by helene.fr· Mar 6, 2026Scanning Networks

Question

Which Nmap option would you use if you were not concerned about being detected and wanted to perform a very fast scan?

Options

  • A-T5
  • B-O
  • C-T0
  • D-A

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    94% (46)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

To perform a very fast Nmap scan without concern for detection, the `-T5` option (Insane timing template) is used.

A-T5Correct

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.

B-O

The `-O` option enables OS detection, which can slow down a scan and is not primarily focused on speed.

C-T0

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.

D-A

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

Topics

#Nmap#network scanning#scan timing#stealth

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