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PT0-003 · Question #134

A penetration tester gains access to a domain member server and wants to identify which potential targets are available to attack. Which of the following tools should the penetration tester use?

The correct answer is C. Nmap. Nmap is the appropriate tool for network reconnaissance and target identification. After gaining access to a domain member server, the tester can use Nmap to scan the internal network, identify live hosts, open ports, and services - helping to determine the next potential…

Submitted by jaden.t· Mar 6, 2026Reconnaissance and enumeration

Question

A penetration tester gains access to a domain member server and wants to identify which potential targets are available to attack. Which of the following tools should the penetration tester use?

Options

  • ANetcat
  • BWireshark
  • CNmap
  • DResponder

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    92% (24)

Explanation

Nmap is the appropriate tool for network reconnaissance and target identification. After gaining access to a domain member server, the tester can use Nmap to scan the internal network, identify live hosts, open ports, and services - helping to determine the next potential targets.

Topics

#Network scanning#Host discovery#Nmap#Tool usage

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