CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 29

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, as an IDS (Intrusion Detection System) passively monitors network traffic for suspicious activity without interfering with the flow of data, thus not affecting latency. In contrast, an IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) actively blocks threats and can introduce latency, while a load balancer distributes traffic and a firewall controls access, neither of which specifically focuses on analyzing attacks.