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What is the primary function of Nmap?
What is the primary function of Nmap?
- Firewall configuration
- Network encryption
- Host discovery and service detection (correct)
- Operating system development
Which operating systems is Nmap available for?
Which operating systems is Nmap available for?
- Linux, Solaris, Windows, Mac OS X (correct)
- Windows, Linux, Unix, CentOS
- Windows, iOS, Android, Ubuntu
- Mac OS X, Kali Linux, Fedora, FreeBSD
What type of packets does Nmap use for scanning?
What type of packets does Nmap use for scanning?
- Encrypted packets
- TCP/IP packets
- Wireless packets
- Raw IP packets (correct)
What is NmapFE?
What is NmapFE?
What can Nmap provide information about on a network?
What can Nmap provide information about on a network?
What type of information can Nmap provide about devices on a network?
What type of information can Nmap provide about devices on a network?
What is NmapFE?
What is NmapFE?
What is the primary use of Nmap?
What is the primary use of Nmap?
Which operating systems is Nmap available for?
Which operating systems is Nmap available for?
What does Nmap use to determine what hosts are available on the network?
What does Nmap use to determine what hosts are available on the network?
Study Notes
Nmap Overview
- Nmap's primary function is to scan networks and identify available hosts, services, and operating systems.
Availability
- Nmap is available for multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Scanning Technique
- Nmap uses raw IP packets to scan networks and gather information.
NmapFE
- NmapFE (Nmap Front End) is a graphical interface for Nmap that provides an easy-to-use interface for network scanning and discovery.
Network Information
- Nmap can provide information about a network, including available hosts, services, and operating systems.
Device Information
- Nmap can provide information about devices on a network, including their IP addresses, open ports, and running services.
Host Discovery
- Nmap uses ICMP echo request packets (ping) to determine what hosts are available on the network.
Primary Use
- Nmap's primary use is for network exploration, security auditing, and vulnerability detection.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Nmap with this quiz. Explore the practical uses of the "network mapper" tool, its ability to scan devices, provide network information, and its role in IT auditing and security profiling.
