Question 151 · 371 in bank
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?
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Answer: D
Explanation
D. Sniffer Explanation: A sniffer (or packet sniffer) is a tool used to capture and analyze network traffic. By inspecting the captured packets, the administrator can identify the IP addresses, protocols, and port numbers associated with the high traffic. This information can help pinpoint the source of the traffic, whether it's due to legitimate network activity, malicious activity, misconfigured devices, or other issues.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — surfuganda