Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals (SECFND, legacy) — Question 46

Which three of the following options are methods that are used by an attacker while gathering network data? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. unplug network devices
• B. packet sniffer
• C. ping sweeps
• D. port scans

Correct answer: B, C, D

Explanation

The correct answers are B, C, and D because a packet sniffer captures network packets for analysis, ping sweeps identify active devices on a network, and port scans check for open ports on a system. Option A is incorrect as unplugging network devices does not actively gather data but rather disrupts network traffic.