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WorksheetsWireshark Assessment
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 43mins
Wireshark was originally known as (a) .
Wireshark supports multiple file formats including CAP and (a) .
Wireshark can be used to analyze traffic in (a) time.
The two libraries used for packet capture on Windows are WinPcap and (a) .
Wireshark can be downloaded for free from the (a) website.
Wireshark includes tools to decrypt protocols such as WEP and (a) .
Npcap is based on the (a) library.
WinPcap is designed for (a) platforms.
Wireshark is available for macOS, Windows, Linux, and other (a) platforms.
The top pane of the Wireshark interface is called the (a) pane.
To begin capturing data, you must select a network from the Wireshark (a) screen.
Display filters are applied (a) packet capture begins.
The line graph next to network connections indicates (a) traffic.
Packets with the same conversation are grouped by the field labeled (a) .
CIDR stands for Classless Inter-Domain (a) .
What was the original name of Wireshark?
NetCapture
PacketSniff
Ethereal
NetScan
Which file format is supported by Wireshark?
DOC
ERF
XLS
Wireshark was originally called Ethereal. (True/False)
True
False
Npcap is only compatible with macOS. (True/False)
True
False
Which operating systems does Wireshark support?
Only Windows
Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix-like systems
Only macOS
Only Linux
What type of software is Wireshark?
Proprietary software
Open-source software
Paid software
Game software
What does Wireshark capture?
Text documents
Videos
Images
Network packets
What can Wireshark decode?
Network protocols
Music files
Books
Video games
What is a disadvantage of using Wireshark?
It is too easy to use
It does not work on computers
Large data sets can be overwhelming
It is only for experts
What does Wireshark's user-friendly interface help with?
Building houses
Cooking
Analyzing data
Playing sports
What is one of the tools in Wireshark?
Musical instruments
Art supplies
Cooking tools
Packet filters
What is the name of the tab to be able to graph
(a)
What does Wireshark help with in security analysis?
Detecting security vulnerabilities
Making food
Playing games
Drawing
What type of traffic can Wireshark analyze?
Traffic in a game
Traffic on the road
Traffic in a movie
Network traffic
What is a practical example of using Wireshark?
Analyzing HTTPS communication
Cooking dinner
Playing soccer
Reading a book
What does Wireshark allow users to apply?
Filters to draw
Filters to play games
Filters to cook food
Filters to capture specific packets
What is one of the advantages of Wireshark?
It does not work on computers
It is only for experts
Comprehensive analysis of network traffic
It is very expensive
What does ICMP stand for in networking?
Internal Communication Management Process
Internet Connection Monitoring Program
Interconnected Computer Memory Protocol
Internet Control Message Protocol
Which of the following best describes a "packet"?
A segment of network data transmission
A screenshot of network traffic
A secure password file
An image file used in networking
It allows users to transfer files.
HTTP
FTP
SNMP
Network Layer
It is used by network devices and network operators, to diagnose network
IP
ICMP
SNMP
QUIC
What is a dissector in Wireshark?
A protocol message handler
A tool for packet analysis
A network security feature
A data visualization tool
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Wireshark dissectors?
Display filters
Send Packet Data
Protocol element types
Payload handling
What is the name of the interface on the top section pane used to view captured data in Wireshark ?
(a)
What is the name of the interface on the left section pane used to view captured data in Wireshark ?
(a)
What is the name of the interface on the right section pane used to view captured data in Wireshark ?
(a)
The timestamp of when the packet was captured is displayed in this column. The default format is the number of seconds or partial seconds since this specific capture file was first created.
(a)
This column contains the address (IP or other) where the packet originated.
(a)
This column contains the address that the packet is being sent to.
(a)
The packet's protocol name, such as TCP, can be found in this column.
(a)
The packet length, in bytes, is displayed in this column.
(a)
Additional details about the packet are presented here. The contents of this column can vary greatly depending on packet contents.
(a)
What is the primary purpose of using Wireshark?
To create websites
To play online games
To edit videos
To analyze network traffic
Which protocol is commonly analyzed using Wireshark?
HTTP
SMTP
FTP
All of the above
What feature does Wireshark provide for visualizing network traffic?
Audio playback
Text documents
3D animations
Graphs and charts
How does Wireshark capture network packets?
By intercepting radio signals
By analyzing server logs
By encrypting data streams
By passively listening to network communication
How can Wireshark be used to identify and troubleshoot slow network performance?
By uninstalling Wireshark and reinstalling it
By analyzing DNS requests
By ignoring network performance issues
By examining TCP retransmissions and high response times
Which display filter is used to show only HTTP traffic in Wireshark?
ip.addr == 192.168.1.1
protocol == HTTP
dns.query
tcp.port == 80
