GIAC GPEN Exam - Topic 1 Question 39 Discussion

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Question #: 39
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is a Windows-based tool that is used for the detection of wireless LANs using the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards and also detects wireless networks marking their relative position with a GPS?

AKismet

BNetStumbler

CEttercap

DTcpdump

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Suggested Answer: D

by Denise at Dec 21, 2023, 06:44 PM

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Desirae

3 months ago

Really? I didn't know GPS was involved with these tools!

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Lucina

3 months ago

Wait, does Tcpdump even do wireless stuff?

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Twila

4 months ago

100% agree, NetStumbler is the right answer!

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Sheldon

4 months ago

I thought Kismet was the go-to for that?

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Juliana

4 months ago

It's definitely NetStumbler for Windows!

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Leslie

4 months ago

Tcpdump doesn’t sound right either; it’s more about packet capturing, not wireless detection.

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Barney

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought Ettercap was for network sniffing, not specifically for wireless networks.

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Tu

4 months ago

I remember practicing with NetStumbler in class; it seems like the best fit for detecting wireless LANs.

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Dallas

5 months ago

I think Kismet is more for Linux, right? I’m not sure if it’s the right answer here.

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Tyisha

5 months ago

Wait, I'm a bit confused. Isn't Ettercap more of a network sniffing and analysis tool? I don't think it's specifically designed for wireless network detection. I'm leaning towards NetStumbler, but I'll need to review the details of the question again.

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Marquetta

5 months ago

Okay, let me see here. The question is asking for a Windows-based tool, so that rules out Kismet since it's a Linux tool. I think the answer is probably NetStumbler, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.

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Pamella

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Kismet is a popular wireless network detection tool, but I'm not sure if it works on Windows. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Blondell

5 months ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is NetStumbler, since it's a Windows-based tool that detects wireless LANs and uses GPS to mark their locations.

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Kris

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Comparing a model with another relevant model is definitely a way to verify requirements. That helps ensure the requirements align with existing standards or best practices.

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Lewis

5 months ago

This question looks similar to one we practiced where we had to adjust overheads based on production levels. I think you add the extra fixed costs once you exceed the limit.

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Leota

5 months ago

Okay, let me see. Delivering the Capability is about implementing the solution, Managing the Tranches is about managing the program in phases, and Closing a Programme is about wrapping things up. So I'm going to go with B, Realizing the Benefits, as that seems to be the one focused on achieving the outcomes.

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Shaun

5 months ago

Okay, let me see here. I remember learning about the different conflict resolution styles - avoiding, accommodating, compromising, collaborating, and competing. I think the one that fits the description in the question is Collaboration, since that involves working together with others, including a third party, to address the problem.

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Anika

10 months ago

NetStumbler? More like 'NetScratcher' – it's probably going to give me a nasty rash if I use it! (But seriously, B seems like the right answer.)

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Jeanice

10 months ago

I'm going with B) NetStumbler. It's the only option that mentions wireless network detection and GPS integration, which is what the question is asking for.

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Lizbeth

9 months ago

I'm not sure, but D) Tcpdump doesn't seem like the right tool for this task.

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Teddy

9 months ago

I think A) Kismet might also be a good option for detecting wireless LANs.

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Rosenda

9 months ago

I agree, B) NetStumbler seems like the right choice for this question.

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Clemencia

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too familiar with these tools, but B) NetStumbler seems like the most logical choice based on the details provided.

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Carisa

9 months ago

Yeah, NetStumbler is a popular tool for that purpose.

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Ivory

9 months ago

I've heard that NetStumbler is pretty reliable for detecting wireless LANs.

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Joanna

9 months ago

I think B) NetStumbler is a good choice too.

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Corrie

10 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is B) NetStumbler. It's a well-known wireless network discovery tool that meets all the criteria described in the question.

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Larue

10 months ago

NetStumbler sounds like the right tool for the job. It can detect wireless networks and even plot their locations using GPS, which is exactly what the question is asking for.

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