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CompTIA: Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Exam Prep

Category - Network

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What is a sniffer used for?

Detecting environmental variables in MDFs.
Collecting data from network traffic flow.
Examining files as they are scanned into a computer.
Encrypting data traveling from a computer to a server.

Explanation

Answer: B - A sniffer collects data from the flow of network traffic.

Key Takeaway: A sniffer is a device or software package put in that monitors and reports on network traffic. This helps administrators see patterns that could be bottlenecks, packet storms or other network issues.

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