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What is the primary goal of the discovery component of a network-based scan?
What is the primary goal of the discovery component of a network-based scan?
- To identify potential vulnerabilities in a network
- To establish a network topology map
- To determine the device types and potential points of attack (correct)
- To enumerate running services on a target device
What is the term used to describe the process of analyzing a target's behavior and responses to determine its characteristics?
What is the term used to describe the process of analyzing a target's behavior and responses to determine its characteristics?
- Port scanning
- Fingerprinting (correct)
- Service discovery
- Vulnerability enumeration
What technique might a scanning tool use to determine the type and version of a host or device?
What technique might a scanning tool use to determine the type and version of a host or device?
- Conducting a ping sweep
- Examine system banners (correct)
- Scanning for open UDP ports
- Performing a DNS lookup
What is the term used to describe the process of identifying devices on a network and determining their type and potential points of attack?
What is the term used to describe the process of identifying devices on a network and determining their type and potential points of attack?
What is the purpose of probing a target in a network-based scan?
What is the purpose of probing a target in a network-based scan?
What is the main objective of a network-based scan?
What is the main objective of a network-based scan?
What does a scanning tool's 'fingerprint' of a system typically include?
What does a scanning tool's 'fingerprint' of a system typically include?
What is the primary purpose of examining system banners during a network-based scan?
What is the primary purpose of examining system banners during a network-based scan?
What is a key benefit of combining host and service discovery with vulnerability enumeration in a network-based scan?
What is a key benefit of combining host and service discovery with vulnerability enumeration in a network-based scan?
What is the relationship between the discovery component of a network-based scan and the identification of potential points of attack?
What is the relationship between the discovery component of a network-based scan and the identification of potential points of attack?
