CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 162

A junior administrator reported that the website used for anti-malware updates is not working. The senior administrator then discovered all requests to the anti-malware site are being redirected to a malicious site. Which of the following tools should the senior administrator check FIRST to identify the potential cause of the issue?

Answer options

• A. Data loss prevention
• B. File integrity monitor
• C. Port scanner
• D. Sniffer

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Using a sniffer allows the senior administrator to capture and analyze network traffic, which can reveal the redirection to the malicious site. The other tools, while useful for security purposes, do not specifically address the immediate need to examine the traffic flow to pinpoint the source of the issue.