N10-009 Domain 3: Network Operations

Which tool captures packets for protocol analysis?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Site survey software with AP on a map
  2. b. Wireshark/tcpdump
  3. c. Synthetic queries and DNSSEC validation where used
  4. d. Vertical/horizontal managers and dress paths

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Packet captures decode conversations on the wire.

Correct answer(s): b. Wireshark/tcpdump

Exam domain: Domain 3: Network Operations (16% weight on the official guide).

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