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312-50V9 · Question #110
312-50V9 Question #110: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: -sP. The -sP flag performs a ping sweep to identify which IP addresses have active hosts responding on a network.
Question
A hacker is attempting to see which IP addresses are currently active on a network. Which NMAP switch would the hacker use?
Options
- A-sO
- B-sP
- C-sS
- D-sU
Explanation
The -sP flag performs a ping sweep to identify which IP addresses have active hosts responding on a network.
Common mistakes.
- A. -sO performs an IP protocol scan to determine which Layer 3 protocols a target supports, not a host discovery sweep.
- C. -sS performs a TCP SYN stealth port scan against a specific target, not a sweep to find which hosts are currently active.
- D. -sU performs a UDP port scan on a known target host and does not identify which IP addresses are live on the network.
Concept tested. Nmap ping sweep for active host discovery
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