The type of attack on communications lines and networks known as traffic analysis belongs to the general category of ____________.
A)active attacks
B)passive attacks
C)administrative attacks
D)none of the above

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Traffic analysis is a type of passive attack, which means that the attacker does not actively manipulate or disrupt the communication but rather just eavesdrops on it to gather information. Active attacks, on the other hand, involve some form of modification or interruption of the communication. Administrative attacks are not a recognized category of attacks.

The Type of Attack on Communications Lines and Networks Known