CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 717

Which of the following would allow a network administrator to analyze attacks coming from the internet without affecting latency?

Answer options

• A. IPS
• B. IDS
• C. Load balancer
• D. Firewall

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, IDS, which passively monitors network traffic to detect and report on potential attacks without interfering with the data flow, ensuring low latency. IPS (A) actively blocks attacks, which can introduce latency, while load balancers (C) and firewalls (D) serve different functions in managing traffic and security, but are not specifically designed for passive attack analysis.