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BCS CISMP-V9 Exam - Topic 2 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's CISMP-V9 exam
Question #: 88
Topic #: 2
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A penetration tester undertaking a port scan of a client's network, discovers a host which responds to requests on TCP ports 22, 80, 443, 3306 and 8080.

What type of device has MOST LIKELY been discovered?

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The ports discovered during the port scan are indicative of the services that are likely running on the device. Here's a breakdown of what each port typically signifies:

TCP port 22: This is commonly used for Secure Shell (SSH) which is used for secure logins, file transfers (scp, sftp) and port forwarding.

TCP port 80: This port is used for Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), which is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web; essentially, it's the standard port for web traffic.

TCP port 443: This is used for HTTP Secure (HTTPS). It's the protocol for secure communication over a computer network within a web browser, providing a secure version of HTTP.

TCP port 3306: This is the default port for the MySQL database, which is often used in conjunction with web applications.

TCP port 8080: This is an alternative to port 80 and is used for web traffic, particularly for proxy and caching.

Given this information, the most likely type of device is aWeb server, as it uses these ports for web traffic, secure communication, and potentially for a database that supports web applications.


by Troy at Sep 19, 2024, 05:54 AM

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Delisa
3 months ago
I’m not convinced, could be something else entirely.
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Roosevelt
3 months ago
Wait, why would a printer respond on those ports? Seems odd.
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Henriette
4 months ago
Nah, it’s a web server for sure, no doubt about it.
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Jesusita
4 months ago
I think it could be a database server too, port 3306 is MySQL.
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Skye
4 months ago
Definitely a web server, those ports are classic for it.
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Rhea
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused because I thought printers could also have web interfaces, but I don't recall them using all these ports.
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Rosendo
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question where a device had multiple open ports, and it turned out to be a web server. I feel like this one is similar.
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Dottie
5 months ago
I think the presence of ports 80 and 443 definitely points towards a web server, but I wonder if there's a chance it could be something else?
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Vesta
5 months ago
I remember that TCP port 22 is usually for SSH, which is often used on servers. So, it might be a web server, but I'm not completely sure.
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Jacqueline
5 months ago
Alright, this is a classic port scan scenario. The open ports suggest some kind of server, but I'm not sure if it's a file server, web server, or something else. I'll need to weigh the options carefully and use my best judgment here.
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Kimberlie
5 months ago
Okay, so we've got a host responding on a bunch of common web/server ports. My initial thought is that this is likely a web server, but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. I'll carefully review the answer choices before selecting my final answer.
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Evangelina
5 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. Let me think through the ports that were open - SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, MySQL, and a generic web port. That seems to point to a web server, but I'll need to double-check the options to be sure.
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Frederic
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. The combination of ports has me a bit stumped. I'm leaning towards web server, but I want to make sure I'm not overlooking something. I'll review the answer choices and try to eliminate the less likely options.
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Nakita
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know private IP addressing is used to isolate internal networks, but I'm not sure if that's the main goal. I'll have to think about the options a bit more.
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Linwood
1 year ago
But it could also be a firewall, right? They also use those ports for communication.
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Rene
1 year ago
Gotta be a web server. I mean, who uses a file server with a port 8080 these days? That's so 90s.
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Xenia
1 year ago
So we can rule out the other options then, right?
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Melodie
1 year ago
Yeah, a file server wouldn't have ports like 80 and 443.
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Lorenza
1 year ago
I agree, it's definitely a web server.
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Selma
1 year ago
I agree with Melissa, those ports are commonly used by web servers.
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Kristeen
1 year ago
Web server, for sure. I bet the client's IT team is just 'winging it' with their network security. Might as well leave the door wide open!
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Crista
1 year ago
Hmm, with those open ports, my money's on a web server. Who needs a firewall when you've got all those juicy ports open, am I right?
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Taryn
1 year ago
I would be surprised if it was anything other than a web server with those ports open.
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Ruby
1 year ago
It's definitely a web server, no doubt about it.
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Katie
1 year ago
Yeah, a firewall wouldn't have all those ports open like that.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
I agree, those ports are definitely more indicative of a web server.
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Melissa
1 year ago
I think it's a web server.
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