312-50V10 · Question #321
Which of the following problems can be solved by using Wireshark?
The correct answer is D. Troubleshooting communication resets between two systems. Wireshark is a network packet analyzer suited for diagnosing network-layer communication issues such as unexpected TCP resets between two systems.
Question
Which of the following problems can be solved by using Wireshark?
Options
- ATracking version changes of source code
- BChecking creation dates on all webpages on a server
- CResetting the administrator password on multiple systems
- DTroubleshooting communication resets between two systems
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A5% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D93% (38)
Why each option
Wireshark is a network packet analyzer suited for diagnosing network-layer communication issues such as unexpected TCP resets between two systems.
Tracking version changes in source code is the function of version control systems such as Git or SVN - Wireshark has no visibility into file system history.
Checking webpage creation dates requires querying HTTP response headers or server-side file metadata, not packet capture analysis.
Resetting administrator passwords requires OS-level utilities or privileged system access and cannot be accomplished through network traffic inspection.
Wireshark captures and dissects network packets in real time, including TCP flag fields such as RST (reset), which indicate communication resets between hosts. By applying filters scoped to two specific IP addresses, an analyst can identify exactly which side is sending resets and at what point in the TCP handshake or session they occur, pinpointing the root cause of communication failures.
Concept tested: Wireshark capabilities for TCP communication troubleshooting
Source: https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsug_html_chunked/ChapterIntroduction.html
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