Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v10) — Question 82

What type of OS fingerprinting technique sends specially crafted packets to the remote OS and analyzes the received response?

Answer options

• A. Passive
• B. Active
• C. Reflective
• D. Distributive

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Active, as this technique actively sends packets to the target OS and interprets the responses to determine its type. In contrast, Passive fingerprinting (A) involves monitoring traffic without sending packets, while Reflective (C) and Distributive (D) do not pertain to OS fingerprinting methods.