GIAC Exam GPEN Topic 8 Question 49 Discussion

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Question #: 49
Topic #: 8

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In which layer of the OSI model does a sniffer operate?

ANetwork layer

BSession layer

CPresentation layer

DData link layer

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Suggested Answer: D

by Leota at Jun 01, 2024, 02:29 PM

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3 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be the Network layer because it deals with routing and forwarding of data.

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4 days ago

I agree with Reita, because a sniffer captures data packets at the network interface level.

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6 days ago

I think a sniffer operates in the Data link layer.

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