GAQM Exam CFA-001 Topic 3 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's CFA-001 exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 3

Wireless network discovery tools use two different methodologies to detect, monitor and log a WLAN device (i.e. active scanning and passive scanning). Active scanning methodology involves ____________and waiting for responses from available wireless networks.

ABroadcasting a probe request frame

BSniffing the packets from the airwave

CScanning the network

DInspecting WLAN and surrounding networks

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by Erick at Jul 14, 2024, 11:04 PM

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Belen

4 months ago

Whoa, this question is lit! I bet the person who wrote it was just chilling in a coffee shop, trying to find the nearest free WiFi. 'Scuse me, barista, can you tell me the SSID and password?

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Reta

4 months ago

A) Broadcasting a probe request frame - Bingo! Active scanning is all about putting yourself out there and seeing who's willing to respond. Gotta be a social butterfly to find those networks.

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Quentin

4 months ago

D) Inspecting WLAN and surrounding networks - Hmm, that sounds more like a job for a network admin, not a wireless discovery tool. I'll stick with the active approach, thank you very much.

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Stefany

3 months ago

B) Sniffing the packets from the airwave - I prefer this method for a more passive approach to network monitoring.

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Skye

3 months ago

A) Broadcasting a probe request frame - That's the way to go for quick and efficient network discovery.

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Latrice

4 months ago

A) Broadcasting a probe request frame - I agree, active scanning seems more efficient in finding networks quickly.

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Tiffiny

4 months ago

B) Sniffing the packets from the airwave - Passive scanning can be useful too, you never know what you might find.

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Hershel

4 months ago

A) Broadcasting a probe request frame - That's a good way to actively search for available networks.

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Lyda

4 months ago

C) Scanning the network - Well, yeah, that's kind of the whole point of wireless network discovery tools. Gotta scan to find those elusive WiFi signals!

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Ryan

3 months ago

D) Inspecting WLAN and surrounding networks

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Earleen

3 months ago

C) Scanning the network

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Ashley

4 months ago

B) Sniffing the packets from the airwave

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Melissa

4 months ago

A) Broadcasting a probe request frame

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Evan

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might also involve inspecting WLAN and surrounding networks.

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Felicidad

5 months ago

B) Sniffing the packets from the airwave - Nah, that's more for passive scanning. You gotta be the life of the party and actively ask for network info!

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Rosamond

3 months ago

C) Scanning the network

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Fairy

4 months ago

B) Sniffing the packets from the airwave - Nah, that's more for passive scanning. You gotta be the life of the party and actively ask for network info!

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Lashawn

4 months ago

A) Broadcasting a probe request frame

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Stanford

4 months ago

C) Scanning the network

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Nan

4 months ago

B) Sniffing the packets from the airwave - Nah, that's more for passive scanning. You gotta be the life of the party and actively ask for network info!

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Chaya

4 months ago

A) Broadcasting a probe request frame

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Leslie

5 months ago

A) Broadcasting a probe request frame - Definitely the right answer! That's how active scanning works, sending out probes to detect available networks.

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Emily

4 months ago

B) Sniffing the packets from the airwave - Incorrect, active scanning involves broadcasting probe requests.

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Annita

4 months ago

A) Broadcasting a probe request frame - Definitely the right answer! That's how active scanning works, sending out probes to detect available networks.

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Ceola

5 months ago

I agree with Dalene, active scanning involves sending out probe requests.

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Dalene

5 months ago

I think the answer is A) Broadcasting a probe request frame.

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