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312-50V9 · Question #97
312-50V9 Question #97: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: NetStumbler. NetStumbler is a Windows-based wireless network detection tool that collects 802.11 wireless packet data including SSIDs, signal strength, and encryption information.
Question
Which tool would be used to collect wireless packet data?
Options
- ANetStumbler
- BJohn the Ripper
- CNessus
- DNetcat
Explanation
NetStumbler is a Windows-based wireless network detection tool that collects 802.11 wireless packet data including SSIDs, signal strength, and encryption information.
Common mistakes.
- B. John the Ripper is a password auditing and offline hash-cracking tool, completely unrelated to wireless packet collection.
- C. Nessus is a vulnerability scanner used to identify security weaknesses and misconfigurations in networked systems, not a wireless packet data collection tool.
- D. Netcat is a general-purpose TCP/UDP command-line utility for creating connections, port scanning, and data transfer - it does not capture or analyze wireless packets.
Concept tested. Wireless network packet data collection tool identification
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