GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — Question 126

Which of the following Metasploit module types would contain scanning capabilities?

Answer options

• A. Auxiliary
• B. Exploit
• C. Post
• D. Payload

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Auxiliary, as this module type is specifically designed for tasks such as scanning, enumeration, and other non-exploit activities. The Exploit module is focused on taking advantage of vulnerabilities, the Post module is for actions taken after exploitation, and the Payload is used to deliver code to the target system.