CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 349

An administrator notices high traffic on a certain subnet and would like to identify the source of the traffic. Which of the following tools should the administrator utilize?

Answer options

• A. Anti-malware
• B. Nbtstat
• C. Port scanner
• D. Sniffer

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Sniffer, as it captures and analyzes network packets, allowing the administrator to identify the source of the traffic. Anti-malware focuses on detecting malicious software, Nbtstat is used for NetBIOS over TCP/IP troubleshooting, and a port scanner is used for identifying open ports but doesn't specifically analyze traffic sources.