Which command can be used to scan a specified network looking for IP addresses that appear to be in use?
Suggested Answer: A
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29 comments · newest first
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Laurel
10 months ago
Wait, I didn't know nmap could do that!
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Goldie
10 months ago
Agreed, nmap is the best choice here.
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Melina
10 months ago
Definitely nmap! It's the go-to for network scanning.
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Yoko
10 months ago
I thought tcpdump was for packet analysis, not scanning.
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Reita
10 months ago
Are you sure nmap is the only option? What about ip?
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Lenita
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards nmap too, but I vaguely recall something about using the ip command for checking addresses.
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Hubert
11 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen netscan mentioned in some practice questions, but I’m not sure if it’s a real command or just a trick option.
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Kendra
11 months ago
I remember practicing with tcpdump, but I don’t think it’s used for scanning IPs like the question asks.
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Jules
11 months ago
I think nmap is the right command for scanning networks, but I’m not 100% sure if it’s the only one that can do that.
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Tracey
11 months ago
I'm leaning towards A, but I want to double-check my notes to make sure I'm not missing anything. Network scanning can be a tricky topic, so I want to be certain before submitting my answer.
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Adell
12 months ago
I think the answer is A, but I'm a little unsure. I know nmap can be used for network scanning, but I'm not familiar with some of the other options listed.
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Freeman
12 months ago
Easy, the answer is definitely A. nmap is the go-to command for network discovery and scanning. I use it all the time for penetration testing.
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Alisha
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know nmap is used for network scanning, but I'm not confident that's the only correct answer here.
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Bulah
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A. nmap is a popular network scanning tool that can be used to discover active IP addresses on a network.
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Rosendo
1 year ago
B) tcpdump? More like 'TCP-dump-my-head-in-frustration' if I can't figure out this question!
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Leah
1 year ago
C) Yeah, nmap is a powerful tool for network scanning.
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Rickie
1 year ago
B) Oh, nmap! Thanks for the tip.
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Lanie
1 year ago
A) nmap is the command you're looking for.
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Merlyn
1 year ago
E) hostdiscover, all the way! Who needs fancy tools when you can just discover hosts like a boss?
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Kaycee
1 year ago
I believe nmap is the best choice because it is specifically designed for network exploration and security auditing.
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Verdell
1 year ago
Hmm, I'd say D) netscan. Sounds like the most straightforward option to me.
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Lera
1 year ago
I prefer using C) ip for scanning IP addresses on a network.
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Mira
1 year ago
I think A) nmap would be more effective for scanning a network.
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Novella
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think B) tcpdump could also be used for network scanning.
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Corinne
1 year ago
I agree with Freida, nmap is a popular tool for network scanning.
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Alyce
1 year ago
A) nmap, of course! It's the go-to tool for network scanning and mapping. Gotta love that versatile tool!
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Virgina
1 year ago
B) I agree, nmap is the best tool for scanning networks. It's a must-have for any network administrator.
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Alica
1 year ago
A) nmap is definitely the way to go for network scanning. It's so versatile and powerful.
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Freida
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) nmap.