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GIAC GCIH Exam - Topic 12 Question 59 Discussion

Posted by Deeann on Jun 30, 2026 at 02:52 AM

Which of the following commands can be used for port scanning?

Suggested Answer: B

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21 comments · newest first
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Josue 2 days ago
I remember using -z for checking open ports.
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Dahlia 7 days ago
I feel unsure about this question.
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Lorrie 12 days ago
Agreed! It’s for scanning ports.
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Zachary 17 days ago
I think B) nc -z is the right choice.
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Wenona 22 days ago
True, more examples would help clarify things.
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Shalon 27 days ago
I wish they had more examples in the exam. Confusing!
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Emile 1 month ago
Yeah, B) is the best choice. Simple and straightforward.
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Deonna 1 month ago
A) and C) don't seem right for scanning. Just noise.
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Ngoc 1 month ago
I remember using nc -z for quick scans. It's effective.
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Chan 2 months ago
I feel unsure about this question. Port scanning can be tricky.
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Merissa 2 months ago
Agreed! B) makes sense. It checks if ports are open.
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Wenona 2 months ago
I think B) nc -z is the right answer. It's for scanning ports.
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Valentin 2 months ago
Yeah, B) nc -z is the go-to for that!
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Leota 2 months ago
Really? I always thought nc was just for connections, not scanning.
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Vesta 2 months ago
Nah, B is definitely the right one!
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Edmond 3 months ago
I thought it was A) nc -t?
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Stefanie 3 months ago
Pretty sure it's B) nc -z for port scanning.
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Aliza 3 months ago
I don't remember `nc -g` being used for anything related to port scanning; it seems off to me.
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Cassie 3 months ago
I feel like `nc -t` might be related to TCP connections, but I can't recall if it's for scanning specifically.
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Joanne 3 months ago
I practiced a similar question where `nc -z` was definitely the right choice for port scanning.
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Abel 3 months ago
I think I remember that `nc -z` is used for scanning ports, but I'm not entirely sure about the others.
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