Port Scanning Quiz

• A method of identifying the location of network switches
• A method of encrypting data sent through network ports
• A method of determining which ports on a network are open and could be receiving or sending data (correct)
• A method of blocking access to specific network ports

• Encrypting all data packets sent through the network
• Identifying a list of active hosts and mapping those hosts to their IP addresses (correct)
• Installing a firewall between the server and the user’s device
• Running a diagnostic test on the network switches

• To identify the organization of IP addresses, hosts, and ports to determine open or vulnerable server locations and diagnose security levels (correct)
• To slow down network traffic by closing unnecessary ports
• To increase the speed of data transfer through network ports
• To encrypt all data packets sent through the network

<p>The process of identifying a list of active hosts and mapping those hosts to their IP addresses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of security measures in place such as a firewall between the server and the user’s device (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers