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N10-009 · Question #178

A technician needs to identify a computer on the network that is reportedly downloading unauthorized content. Which of the following should the technician use?

The correct answer is D. Packet capture. Packet Capture: This method captures and inspects network traffic to identify unauthorized downloads or malicious behavior. It provides detailed insight into the data being transmitted, making it the best tool for this scenario.

Submitted by salim_om· Mar 6, 2026Network Troubleshooting

Question

A technician needs to identify a computer on the network that is reportedly downloading unauthorized content. Which of the following should the technician use?

Options

  • AAnomaly alerts
  • BPort mirroring
  • CPerformance monitoring
  • DPacket capture

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    14% (3)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    10% (2)
  • D
    71% (15)

Explanation

Packet Capture: This method captures and inspects network traffic to identify unauthorized downloads or malicious behavior. It provides detailed insight into the data being transmitted, making it the best tool for this scenario.

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