CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) — Question 52

Nmap is a tool most commonly used to:

Answer options

• A. Map a route for war-driving
• B. Determine who is logged onto a host
• C. Perform network and port scanning
• D. Scan web applications

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because Nmap is specifically designed for network and port scanning, allowing users to discover devices on a network and their open ports. Options A, B, and D describe functionalities that are not the main focus of Nmap, which is primarily a scanning tool.