312-50V9 Question #109: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: NMAP. Nmap is the industry-standard open source tool for network host discovery and port scanning to identify potential targets.

Question

Which of the following open source tools would be the best choice to scan a network for potential targets?

Options

ANMAP
BNIKTO
CCAIN
DJohn the Ripper

Explanation

Nmap is the industry-standard open source tool for network host discovery and port scanning to identify potential targets.

Common mistakes.

B. Nikto is a web server vulnerability scanner focused on HTTP/HTTPS services, not a general-purpose network host discovery tool.
C. Cain and Abel is a Windows-based password recovery and network sniffing tool, not designed for broad network scanning to enumerate targets.
D. John the Ripper is an offline password hash-cracking tool and has no capability to scan a network for active hosts.

Concept tested. Nmap as open source network reconnaissance tool

Reference. https://nmap.org/book/intro.html

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