EC-Council
EC0-350 · Question #483
John has scanned the web server with NMAP. However, he could not gather enough information to help him identify the operating system running on the remote host accurately. What would you suggest to…
The correct answer is D. Telnet to an open port and grab the banner. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
John has scanned the web server with NMAP. However, he could not gather enough information to help him identify the operating system running on the remote host accurately. What would you suggest to John to help identify the OS that is being used on the remote web server?
Options
- AConnect to the web server with a browser and look at the web page.
- BConnect to the web server with an FTP client.
- CTelnet to port 8080 on the web server and look at the default page code.
- DTelnet to an open port and grab the banner.
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A6% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C14% (7)
- D78% (39)
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