CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 576
A network administrator needs to monitor traffic on a specific port on a switch. Which of the following should the administrator configure to accomplish the task?
Answer options
- A. Port security
- B. Port tagging
- C. Port mirroring
- D. Media access control
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is C, Port mirroring, as it allows the administrator to duplicate traffic from a specific port to a monitoring port for analysis. Options A and B do not facilitate traffic monitoring, as Port security focuses on device access control and Port tagging is related to VLAN identification. Option D, Media access control, pertains to how devices gain access to the network rather than monitoring traffic.