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Evaluate Linux tools for penetration testing and troubleshooting.

You are a security analyst at a university. The university uses Linux-based tools when systems are discovered to be or suspected to be compromised.

Answer the following question(s):

1. Would you use Kali Linux for penetration testing? Why or why not?
2. Given a choice, would you prefer to use a Live CD/DVD or a virtual machine to troubleshoot Linux issues? Why?