GIAC Exam GCED Topic 9 Question 8 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCED exam

Question #: 8
Topic #: 9

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How does an Nmap connect scan work?

AIt sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a RST.

BIt sends a SYN, waits for a ACK, then sends a RST.

CIt sends a SYN, waits for a ACK, then sends a SYN/ACK.

DIt sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a ACK

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Suggested Answer: A

An Nmap connect scan sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a ACK to complete the three-way handshake. A Nmap half-open scan sends a SYN, waits for a SYN/ACK, then sends a RST.

by Rebecka at May 06, 2022, 03:52 PM

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