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312-50V13 · Question #86
312-50V13 Question #86: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. NSLookup C. Dig D. Sam Spade E. Host. This question identifies various tools capable of performing a DNS zone transfer, which is the process of replicating DNS database files between DNS servers.
Submitted by femi9· Mar 6, 2026Footprinting and Reconnaissance
Question
Which of the following tools can be used to perform a zone transfer?
Options
- ANSLookup
- BFinger
- CDig
- DSam Spade
- EHost
- FNetcat
- GNeotrace
Explanation
This question identifies various tools capable of performing a DNS zone transfer, which is the process of replicating DNS database files between DNS servers.
Common mistakes.
- B. Finger is a protocol and program for obtaining information about users on a system, not for DNS operations.
- F. Netcat is a general-purpose networking utility for reading from and writing to network connections, not specifically designed or commonly used for DNS zone transfers.
- G. Neotrace is a network utility primarily used for tracing routes to network hosts, similar to traceroute.
Concept tested. DNS zone transfer tools
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/nslookup-ls
Topics
#zone transfer#DNS tools#NSLookup#Dig
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