Which Nmap option saves results in Extensible Markup Language (XML) format?
Answer
`-oX results.xml`
Explanation
### Why this is right
The `-oX` option saves scan output in Extensible Markup Language (XML) format. The filename following the option identifies the output file.
### The concept
Output options control how scan findings are written for later review or use. They do not change the meaning of the scan itself. Normal text output uses `-oN`, while XML output uses `-oX`. Keeping results supports assessment records, but those files should be protected because they may reveal details about systems.
### The other options
- **B. `-oN results.txt`**: this saves normal text output, not XML.
- **C. `-T4`**: this is a timing template, not an output format option.
- **D. `-Pn`**: this skips host discovery, not output formatting.
### Terms
- **Nmap**: Network Mapper. A network scanning tool.
- **XML**: Extensible Markup Language. A structured text format for data.
### Remember
`-oN` means normal text output; `-oX` means XML output.
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