Tess King is using the nslookup command to craft queries to list all DNS information (such as Name Servers, host names, MX records, CNAME records, glue records (delegation for child Domains), zone serial number, TimeToLive (TTL) records, etc) for a Domain.
What do you think Tess King is trying to accomplish? Select the best answer.
Suggested Answer: B
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30 comments · newest first
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Bonita
6 months ago
Zone transfer makes sense too, but harvesting is more accurate.
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Lang
6 months ago
I agree, zone harvesting fits best here.
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Maurine
6 months ago
Definitely zone harvesting, she wants all the info.
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Magnolia
7 months ago
Zone update seems unlikely.
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Veronique
7 months ago
No way, it's zone harvesting for sure!
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Ernestine
7 months ago
I think Tess is doing a zone transfer.
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Melina
7 months ago
Not sure, but D seems kinda off.
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Pamella
7 months ago
Definitely A, she's gathering DNS info.
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Martha
7 months ago
Wait, can you really get all that info with nslookup?
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Ronald
8 months ago
I think it's more about a zone transfer.
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Michell
8 months ago
Sounds like zone harvesting to me!
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Krissy
8 months ago
I bet Tess is just trying to show off her nslookup skills. Option B is the clear winner here.
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Eleni
9 months ago
Haha, a zone estimate? That's a new one. Tess is clearly looking for a full DNS information dump, so B is the way to go.
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Elvera
9 months ago
Zone harvesting? Really? That's not what the question is asking about. Definitely going with option B.
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Shenika
9 months ago
I think Tess is trying to do a zone transfer. That's the most logical answer based on the information provided.
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Graciela
9 months ago
Looks like Tess is trying to gather comprehensive DNS information for a domain. Option B seems like the best choice here.
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Diego
9 months ago
I thought zone harvesting was more about collecting info without permission, so I'm leaning towards zone transfer. But I could be mixing up the terms!
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Selma
9 months ago
I feel like this question is tricky. Zone update seems off, but zone transfer makes sense if she's gathering all that data.
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Natalya
10 months ago
I remember practicing with nslookup, and I think zone harvesting might be the right answer. It sounds familiar, but I can't recall the exact definitions.
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Cristen
10 months ago
I think Tess is probably trying to do a zone transfer since she wants all the DNS info. But I'm not entirely sure if that's the right term for it.
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Ciara
10 months ago
Whoa, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally confident, but I'm thinking option B, a zone transfer, makes the most sense based on the details provided. Tess seems to be going for a comprehensive DNS lookup, not just a simple update.
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Dick
10 months ago
I think the key here is that Tess is trying to get a complete picture of the DNS configuration, not just make a change. So I'm leaning towards option B, a zone transfer, as the best answer. Gotta be careful with those zone harvesting attempts!
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Lynelle
11 months ago
Okay, let's see. Tess is using nslookup to get all kinds of DNS records, so I'm guessing she's trying to do a full zone enumeration. That sounds like option A - a zone harvesting. I'll mark that down unless I can think of a better reason.
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Annamae
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. Could it also be a zone harvesting attempt? I know nslookup can be used for that too. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Sheldon
11 months ago
This looks like a pretty straightforward DNS information gathering question. I'd probably go with option B - a zone transfer, since that's the most comprehensive way to get all the details Tess is looking for.
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Carmen
6 months ago
Option B seems the most logical for gathering all that info.
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Juliana
6 months ago
Zone update? Nah, that's not it.
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Antonio
10 months ago
I'm leaning towards option B as well.
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Lawrence
10 months ago
I think it's definitely a zone transfer.
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Earnestine
11 months ago
Zone harvesting makes sense too, but not as much.