Which network technology uses a passive splitting device that forwards all traffic, including Layer 1 errors, to an analysis device?

IT Exam Items RepositoryCategory: CCNA CyberOpsWhich network technology uses a passive splitting device that forwards all traffic, including Layer 1 errors, to an analysis device?

Which network technology uses a passive splitting device that forwards all traffic, including Layer 1 errors, to an analysis device?

  • IDS
  • SNMP
  • NetFlow
  • Network TAP

Explanation: A network TAP is a common technology that is used to capture traffic for monitoring the network. The TAP is typically a passive splitting device implemented inline on the network and that forwards all traffic, including physical layer errors, to an analysis device.

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