QuestionQ1169

Network Fundamentals

Which 802.11 frame type is identified by a probe response after a client sends a probe request?

  • A data
  • B management
  • C control
  • D action
Explanation

In 802.11 Wi‑Fi, probe request and probe response are management frames used during client discovery and scanning. They support network identification and capability advertisement rather than payload transport or channel-control functions, so the correct frame type classification is management.

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