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Which of the following is NOT an example of passive footprinting?
Suggested Answer: A
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15 comments · newest first
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Sarah
11 months ago
Performing a whois query is passive, right?
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Lizette
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that?
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Ryan
12 months ago
Analyzing job requirements? That seems a bit sneaky!
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Lawanda
12 months ago
I agree, A is the odd one out here.
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Filiberto
12 months ago
Scanning ports is definitely active footprinting.
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Denny
1 year ago
Querying search engines feels like it should be passive too, but I’m stuck on whether analyzing job requirements counts as passive or not.
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Ressie
1 year ago
I’m pretty sure performing a whois query is considered passive, but I’m not entirely confident about the scanning ports option.
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Yesenia
1 year ago
I remember practicing with similar questions, and I feel like analyzing job requirements could be a gray area. Is it really passive?
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Kate
1 year ago
I think passive footprinting is all about gathering information without directly interacting with the target, so scanning ports seems like it might not fit.
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Shenika
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know variable annuities have various fees, but I can't quite remember if all of those options are considered costs. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Andra
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question about synchronizing database changes. I think I'll try option A first, as it seems the most direct way to synchronize the table changes.
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Aimee
1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. The question is asking about IBM database solutions, so that narrows it down. And it specifically mentions migration to the IBM Cloud, so that's a key clue. I'm leaning towards Db2 on Cloud, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Rueben
1 year ago
Ah, I see the trick here. We're dealing with duplicate keys in the map, and the code is handling that in a specific way. I think I know the right answer now.
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Reita
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. The question is asking which app users should install to access data from mobile devices, and the options include Dynamics 365 apps, so I'm going to go with Dynamics 365 for Phones.
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Lyla
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question like this where we had to choose two methods. "Call Meraki support" sounds familiar, but I'm unsure if it's the right choice.