CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 950

Which AP mode is used for capturing wireless traffic and forwarding that traffic to a PC that is running a packet analyzer?

Answer options

• A. bridge
• B. monitor
• C. rouge detector
• D. sniffer

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, sniffer, as this mode is specifically designed to capture wireless traffic for analysis. Options A (bridge) and B (monitor) serve different purposes that do not involve forwarding traffic to a packet analyzer, while C (rouge detector) is focused on identifying unauthorized access points.