Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) — Question 135

What is a difference between an inline and a tap mode traffic monitoring?

Answer options

• A. Tap mode monitors packets and their content with the highest speed, while the inline mode draws a packet path for analysis.
• B. Inline monitors traffic without examining other devices, while a tap mode tags traffic and examines the data from monitoring devices.
• C. Inline mode monitors traffic path, examining any traffic at a wire speed, while a tap mode monitors traffic as it crosses the network.
• D. Tap mode monitors traffic direction, while inline mode keeps packet data as it passes through the monitoring devices.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, is accurate because inline mode indeed inspects traffic at wire speed and monitors the traffic path, while tap mode simply observes traffic as it crosses the network. Answer A incorrectly describes the functions of both modes, B mischaracterizes how inline mode operates, and D also provides an inaccurate definition of tap mode's capabilities.