CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 687

A technician has completed configuration on a new satellite location. The location has a new firewall and a small internal network. The technician has been asked to perform basic vulnerability testing. Which of the following tools would BEST assist the technician in verifying the security of the site?

Answer options

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, the Port scanner, because it allows the technician to identify open ports and services running on the network, which is crucial for vulnerability testing. Options A (Packet sniffer) and D (Protocol analyzer) focus on monitoring traffic rather than testing for vulnerabilities, while B (Bandwidth tester) measures network performance rather than security.