GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) — Question 3

Which of the following modes describes a wireless interface that is configured to passively grab wireless frames from one wireless channel and pass them to the operating system?

Answer options

• A. Monitor Mode
• B. Promiscuous Mode
• C. Managed Mode
• D. Master Mode

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Managed Mode, as it allows the wireless interface to connect to an access point and handle frames. Monitor Mode is incorrect because it captures frames without connecting to a network, while Promiscuous Mode is typically used in wired networks to receive all packets. Master Mode is used for access points to manage client connections.