Protocol Analyzer Quiz

What is a protocol in the context of computer networks?

a) A physical device used to analyze network traffic

b) A set of rules that devices follow to communicate over a network

c) A type of software used to troubleshoot network issues

d) A type of data packet

Which of the following is NOT a function of a protocol analyzer?

a) Capturing data packets transmitted over the network

b) Decoding data packets into a human-readable format

c) Increasing the speed of data transmission over the network

d) Analyzing data packets to identify patterns, errors, or potential security threats

Which of the following can be a use case for Wireshark?

a) Troubleshooting high network latency

b) Identifying potential security threats

c) Ensuring compliance with network traffic policies

d) All of the above

Why is securing your network and using encryption important when using a protocol analyzer?

a) To protect sensitive data from being intercepted

b) To prevent the protocol analyzer from being misused

c) To keep the protocol analyzer running smoothly

d) Both a) and b)

What could an unusually large amount of traffic to or from a particular IP address indicate in the context of network security?

a) A denial-of-service attack

b) An issue with network latency

c) A faulty network device

d) A large image file slowing down a website

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