CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 516
A network administrator is creating a copy of network traffic for later analysis. The flow of traffic should not be changed. Which of the following will most directly accomplish this task?
Answer options
- A. SPAN port
- B. Network tap
- C. Protocol analyzer
- D. Link aggregation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B, as a Network tap is specifically designed to create a copy of network traffic while maintaining the original flow. In contrast, a SPAN port mirrors traffic but can introduce changes, a Protocol analyzer captures data for analysis but does not duplicate traffic on the network, and Link aggregation combines multiple network connections for increased bandwidth rather than duplicating traffic.