CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004) — Question 246

Which of the following commands would a junior systems administrator run to monitor network traffic actively?

Answer options

• A. netstat
• B. nmap
• C. ping
• D. tcpdump

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, tcpdump, as it is specifically designed for capturing and analyzing network packets in real-time. The other options, like netstat, provide information about network connections and statistics, while nmap is used for network scanning, and ping tests connectivity rather than monitoring traffic.