Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question1058

What is a packet sniffer?

A.
It tracks network connections to off-site locations.
B. It monitors network traffic for illegal packets.
C. It scans network segments for cabling faults.
D. It captures network traffic for later analysis.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Source: TIPTON, Hal, (ISC)2, Introduction to the CISSP Exam presentation.