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Network scanning and port discovery
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SSCP Practice Question: Match each vulnerability assessment tool to its…
Match each vulnerability assessment tool to its use.
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Nmap: Network mapping and port scanning
Correct matches: Nmap for network mapping, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, Wireshark for packet analysis, Metasploit for exploitation testing. Common confusions include swapping Nmap with Nessus or confusing packet analysis with vulnerability scanning.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Nmap: Network mapping and port scanning
Why this is correct
Nmap is used to discover hosts and services on a network by sending packets and analyzing responses.
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Nmap: Vulnerability scanning and identification
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — Nmap is for network discovery and port scanning, not vulnerability scanning; that role belongs to tools like Nessus or OpenVAS.
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Nessus: Vulnerability scanning and identification
Why this is correct
Nessus is a widely used vulnerability scanner that identifies potential weaknesses in systems and applications.
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Nessus: Packet capture and analysis
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — Nessus is for vulnerability scanning, not packet analysis; Wireshark is used for that purpose.
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Wireshark: Packet capture and analysis
Why this is correct
Wireshark is a protocol analyzer that captures and inspects network traffic in detail.
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Metasploit: Exploitation testing and penetration testing
Why this is correct
Metasploit is a framework for developing and executing exploit code against a target system.
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