What is the primary purpose of a honeypot?

The correct answer is D. To detect network attacks. A honeypot is a decoy system or network resource intentionally designed to attract attackers. Its primary value is detection - any interaction with it is suspicious by definition, generating alerts that reveal attacker techniques, tools, and intentions. Honeypots do not remove…

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ATo remove malware from a network
BTo improve network performance
CTo prevent network attacks
DTo detect network attacks

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A
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
95% (36)

Explanation

A honeypot is a decoy system or network resource intentionally designed to attract attackers. Its primary value is detection - any interaction with it is suspicious by definition, generating alerts that reveal attacker techniques, tools, and intentions. Honeypots do not remove malware (A), improve performance (B), or block attacks (C). They are a passive intelligence-gathering and early-warning mechanism, not a prevention or remediation control.

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