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SK0-005 · Question #310
An administrator notices high traffic on a certain subnet and would like to identify the source of the traffic. Which of the following tools should the administrator utilize?
The correct answer is D. Sniffer. A sniffer is a tool that captures and analyzes network traffic on a subnet or a network interface. It can help identify the source, destination, protocol, and content of the traffic and detect any anomalies or issues on the network.
Troubleshooting
Question
An administrator notices high traffic on a certain subnet and would like to identify the source of the traffic. Which of the following tools should the administrator utilize?
Options
- AAnti-malware
- BNbtstat
- CPort scanner
- DSniffer
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A7% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D90% (26)
Explanation
A sniffer is a tool that captures and analyzes network traffic on a subnet or a network interface. It can help identify the source, destination, protocol, and content of the traffic and detect any anomalies or issues on the network.
Topics
#Network monitoring#Traffic analysis#Network troubleshooting#Packet sniffer
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