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SY0-501 · Question #557

While performing a penetration test, the technicians want their efforts to go unnoticed for as long as possible while they gather useful data about the network they are assessing. Which of the followi

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Submitted by kev92· Mar 4, 2026Security operations

Question

While performing a penetration test, the technicians want their efforts to go unnoticed for as long as possible while they gather useful data about the network they are assessing. Which of the following would be the BEST choice for the technicians?

Options

  • AVulnerability scanner
  • BOffline password cracker
  • CPacket sniffer
  • DBanner grabbing

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#packet sniffing#passive reconnaissance#stealth testing#traffic capture
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