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A penetration tester is unable to identify the Wi-Fi SSID on a client's cell phone.
Which of the following techniques would be most effective to troubleshoot this issue?
Suggested Answer: B
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Since SSID broadcast might be hidden, channel scanning allows the tester to identify active Wi-Fi networks.
Option A (Sidecar scanning) : Not a recognized Wi-Fi testing method.
Option B (Channel scanning) : Correct.
Identifies hidden SSIDs by monitoring probe requests and responses.
Option C (Stealth scanning) : Typically refers to evading detection, not Wi-Fi analysis.
Option D (Static analysis scanning) : Static analysis applies to code security, not Wi-Fi networks.
Reference: CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 Official Guide -- Wireless Reconnaissance Techniques
20 comments · newest first
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Noel
1 month ago
Channel scanning is definitely the most effective technique!
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Hyman
1 month ago
Static analysis scanning doesn’t apply to real-time Wi-Fi issues.
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Ettie
2 months ago
I feel like stealth scanning is too risky for this situation.
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Clarinda
2 months ago
Sidecar scanning might work, but it’s not as direct.
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Long
2 months ago
Agreed, channel scanning can reveal hidden SSIDs.
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Rosamond
2 months ago
I think channel scanning is the best choice here. It helps identify active networks.
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Florinda
2 months ago
Definitely agree with channel scanning, it's the most effective!
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Margo
2 months ago
Wait, can you really not see the SSID on a phone?
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Ilene
3 months ago
Static analysis scanning won't help here.
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Nathalie
3 months ago
I thought stealth scanning would work better?
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Alpha
3 months ago
Channel scanning is the way to go!
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Luann
3 months ago
Wait, can you really not see the SSID on a phone? That seems odd.
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Margart
3 months ago
Definitely B) Channel scanning, it’s the most effective.
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Gracia
4 months ago
A) Sidecar scanning? Never heard of that one!
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Mel
5 months ago
I think stealth scanning could work too, but not sure.
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Freeman
5 months ago
Channel scanning is usually the go-to for Wi-Fi issues.
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Earleen
6 months ago
I’m confused about static analysis scanning; I don’t see how that would apply to Wi-Fi networks.
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Leslie
6 months ago
I practiced a similar question where channel scanning was mentioned as a way to detect SSIDs. Seems like a solid option here.
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Bernardine
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about stealth scanning being used for hidden networks.
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Charlie
6 months ago
I think channel scanning might be the right choice since it helps identify active networks on specific channels.