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312-50V9 · Question #509

Name two software tools used for OS guessing? (Choose two.

The correct answer is A. Nmap C. Queso. OS fingerprinting requires specialized tools that analyze network responses to identify the operating system of a target host. Nmap and Queso are both purpose-built for active OS detection.

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Question

Name two software tools used for OS guessing? (Choose two.

Options

  • ANmap
  • BSnadboy
  • CQueso
  • DUserInfo
  • ENetBus

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    93% (39)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • E
    5% (2)

Why each option

OS fingerprinting requires specialized tools that analyze network responses to identify the operating system of a target host. Nmap and Queso are both purpose-built for active OS detection.

ANmapCorrect

Nmap performs OS detection by sending a series of TCP and UDP probes and analyzing the responses against a database of known OS fingerprints, making it one of the most widely used OS guessing tools.

BSnadboy

Snadboy (Revelation) is a password recovery tool that reveals passwords hidden behind asterisks in dialog boxes, not an OS fingerprinting utility.

CQuesoCorrect

Queso is a classic OS fingerprinting tool that sends crafted TCP packets and compares the target's TCP/IP stack behavior against a signature database to identify the operating system.

DUserInfo

UserInfo is a tool for querying user account information from systems, not for performing OS detection or fingerprinting.

ENetBus

NetBus is a remote access trojan used for unauthorized control of Windows systems, not a tool designed for OS identification.

Concept tested: Active OS fingerprinting tools identification

Source: https://nmap.org/book/osdetect.html

Topics

#OS fingerprinting tools#Nmap#Queso#active fingerprinting

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