CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 373

A network technician is assisting the security team with some traffic captures. The security team wants to capture all traffic on a single subnet between the router and the core switch. To do so, the team must ensure there is only a single collision and broadcast domain between the router and the switch from which they will collect traffic. Which of the following should the technician install to BEST meet the goal?

Answer options

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as a hub creates a single collision and broadcast domain, allowing all traffic to be captured. A bridge would segment the network, thus creating multiple collision domains. A crossover cable is simply used for direct connections between devices and does not facilitate the necessary broadcast domain, while a media converter serves to connect different media types but does not impact collision or broadcast domains.