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How does an Nmap connect scan work?

The correct answer is A. It sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a RST. An Nmap connect scan sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a ACK to complete the three- way handshake. A Nmap half-open scan sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a

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Question

How does an Nmap connect scan work?

Options

  • AIt sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a RST.
  • BIt sends a SYN, waits for a ACK, then sends a RST.
  • CIt sends a SYN, waits for a ACK, then sends a SYN/ACK.
  • DIt sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a ACK

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    93% (25)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)

Explanation

An Nmap connect scan sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a ACK to complete the three- way handshake. A Nmap half-open scan sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a

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#Nmap#TCP connect scan#port scanning#TCP handshake

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