What Can an Attacker Use a Port Scanner to Test

question 2

Multiple Choice

What can an attacker use a port scanner to test for on a target computer?

• A) invalid IP addresses
• B) SYN flags
• C) open sockets
• D) ping floods

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Definitions:

Explanation

The process of making something clear or understandable by describing the relevant facts or ideas.

Motivation

The process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, and praise.

Intrinsic Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation is the internal drive to engage in activities for their own sake, for the pleasure and satisfaction derived from participation, rather than for some separable consequence.