CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 312

A network technician is troubleshooting an issue between a web server and computers within a LAN. The technician needs to gather information about the IP addresses, protocols, and content of the traffic. Which of the following will best help the technician troubleshoot the issue?

Answer options

• A. Flow data
• B. SNMP traps
• C. Packet capture
• D. Server logs

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Packet capture, as it allows the technician to analyze the actual data packets being transmitted, providing insights into IP addresses and protocols used. Other options like A (Flow data) and B (SNMP traps) provide aggregate information but lack the detailed content analysis that packet capture offers. D (Server logs) may show requests and errors but does not provide real-time traffic data.