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N10-009 · Question #547

N10-009 Question #547: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: VLAN hopping. VLAN hopping occurs when an attacker tricks a switch into believing the host is another switch by generating tagged frames or exploiting trunk negotiation (DTP). This allows the attacker to access traffic from multiple VLANs, potentially stealing sensitive data.

Submitted by obi.ng· Mar 6, 2026Network Security

Question

After a security incident, a technician reveals that company data was stolen. During the investigation, it is discovered that a host disguised itself as a switch. Which of the following best describes the attack that occurred?

Options

  • AVLAN hopping
  • BEvil twin
  • CDNS poisoning
  • DARP spoofing

Explanation

VLAN hopping occurs when an attacker tricks a switch into believing the host is another switch by generating tagged frames or exploiting trunk negotiation (DTP). This allows the attacker to access traffic from multiple VLANs, potentially stealing sensitive data.

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