CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 264

Which of the following allows for the interception of traffic between the source and destination?

Answer options

• A. Self-signed certificate
• B. VLAN hopping
• C. On-path attack
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as an on-path attack involves intercepting communication between two parties, allowing an attacker to eavesdrop or manipulate the data. Option A, a self-signed certificate, is used for encryption and does not facilitate interception. Option B, VLAN hopping, is a technique that exploits VLAN configurations but does not specifically relate to traffic interception between source and destination. Option D, phishing, refers to social engineering tactics aimed at tricking users into revealing sensitive information, not directly intercepting traffic.