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    The TCP handshake consists of SYN, SYN/ACK, and ACK packets. 

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This is a Wireshark Software Quiz. Have you been studying software? Or Are you familiar with Wireshark software? If you give your answer as Yes, then this quiz is only meant for you. If you know about this software, then try to beat this quiz by getting a score above 70 percent. Can you do this? Let us see as you attempt this quiz. Best of luck to you!

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  • 2. 

    The Wireshark IO Graph can be used to view the packets-per-second rate of traffic.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The Wireshark IO Graph is a powerful tool that allows users to visualize and analyze network traffic. One of its features is the ability to display the packets-per-second rate of traffic. By plotting this information on a graph, users can easily observe the rate at which packets are being transmitted and received, helping them to identify patterns, anomalies, or potential issues in the network. Therefore, the statement "The Wireshark IO Graph can be used to view the packets-per-second rate of traffic" is true.

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  • 3. 

    Originally it was named Ethereal.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. The original name of the product mentioned was indeed Ethereal.

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  • 4. 

    Wireshark relies on the WinPcap driver when running on a Windows host.

    • True.

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True.
    Explanation
    Wireshark is a network protocol analyzer that captures and analyzes network traffic. It relies on the WinPcap driver, which is a library that allows packet capture and network analysis on Windows operating systems. Therefore, the statement "Wireshark relies on the WinPcap driver when running on a Windows host" is true.

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  • 5. 

    Wireshark is written in C, C++.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Wireshark is an open-source network protocol analyzer that allows users to capture and analyze network traffic. It is indeed written in C and C++. These programming languages are commonly used for developing low-level applications and are well-suited for tasks involving network packet analysis and manipulation. Therefore, the statement "Wireshark is written in C, C++" is true.

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  • 6. 

    The filter ip.addr == 10.10.10.10 can be used as a capture filter.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The filter "ip.addr == 10.10.10.10" can be used as a capture filter because it specifies that only packets with a source or destination IP address of 10.10.10.10 should be captured. This filter allows for capturing and analyzing network traffic specifically related to that IP address, which can be useful for troubleshooting or monitoring purposes.

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  • 7. 

    The promiscuous mode must be enabled when using Wireshark to capture traffic between other hosts on a network.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When using Wireshark to capture traffic between other hosts on a network, the promiscuous mode must be enabled. This mode allows the network interface to capture all network traffic, not just the traffic intended for the specific host. By enabling promiscuous mode, Wireshark can capture and analyze all network packets, providing a comprehensive view of the network activity. Without enabling promiscuous mode, Wireshark would only capture the traffic intended for the host running the software, limiting its effectiveness in capturing and analyzing network traffic.

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  • 8. 

    UDP is a connection-oriented transport protocol.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is incorrect. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is actually a connectionless transport protocol. Unlike connection-oriented protocols like TCP, UDP does not establish a dedicated connection before transmitting data. Instead, it simply sends data packets without any guarantee of delivery or order.

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  • 9. 

    Wireshark was founded in 1990.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because Wireshark was not founded in 1990. Wireshark was actually created in 1998 under the name Ethereal by Gerald Combs. It was later renamed to Wireshark in 2006.

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  • 10. 

    Wireshark Capture Filters can be applied to saved trace files.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Wireshark Capture Filters cannot be applied to saved trace files. Capture filters are used to filter the packets that are captured in real-time during a Wireshark session. They are applied before the packets are captured and saved to a trace file. Once the trace file is saved, it cannot be modified or filtered using capture filters. However, display filters can be applied to already saved trace files to filter and analyze the captured packets.

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