Fundamentals of InfoSecintermediate
Select ALL accurate descriptions of these Network Mapper (Nmap) options and outputs.
Answer
`-PE` sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo requests for host discovery., `-sU` probes User Datagram Protocol (UDP) services., `-oN results.txt` saves output in normal text format.
Explanation
### Why this is right
- **A** is correct: `-PE` uses Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo requests for host discovery.
- **B** is correct: `-sU` probes User Datagram Protocol (UDP) services.
- **C** is correct: `-oN` writes scan results in normal text format to the named file.
### The concept
Nmap options select scan methods, discovery behavior, timing, and output format. These functions are separate: a timing option changes scan pacing, while an output option saves results. Because scans send traffic, use them only on approved targets and within the approved scope.
### The other options
- **D. `-T4` saves results in Extensible Markup Language (XML) format.**: `-T4` is a timing template. The `-oX` option is used for XML output.
### Terms
- **Nmap**: Network Mapper. A network discovery and scanning tool.
- **ICMP**: Internet Control Message Protocol. Carries network control messages such as echo requests.
- **UDP**: User Datagram Protocol. A transport protocol used by some network services.
- **XML**: Extensible Markup Language. A structured data format.
### Remember
Keep scan method, timing, and output options separate: `-sU`, `-T4`, and `-oX` do different jobs.
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