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GCFA · Question #144
GCFA Question #144: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. Gnutella C. Hamachi D. Freenet. Peer-to-peer (P2P) applications enable direct file sharing and communication between computers without relying on a central server. Gnutella, Hamachi, and Freenet are all P2P platforms, while Kismet is a wireless network monitoring and intrusion detection tool.
Question
Adam works as a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator. He has been assigned a project to investigate child pornography. As the first step, Adam found that the accused is using a Peer-to-peer application to network different computers together over the internet and sharing pornographic materials of children with others. Which of the following are Peer-to-Peer applications? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Options
- AGnutella
- BKismet
- CHamachi
- DFreenet
Explanation
Peer-to-peer (P2P) applications enable direct file sharing and communication between computers without relying on a central server. Gnutella, Hamachi, and Freenet are all P2P platforms, while Kismet is a wireless network monitoring and intrusion detection tool.
Common mistakes.
- B. Kismet is a passive wireless network detector, packet sniffer, and intrusion detection system used for monitoring 802.11 Wi-Fi traffic - it is not a peer-to-peer file-sharing application.
Concept tested. Peer-to-peer application identification in forensic investigations
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