When placed next to a hub,switch,or other key networking device,the NIDS may use that device's monitoring port,also known as a(n)____ port or mirror port.
A)SWAN
B)HID
C)SPAN
D)IDS

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A monitoring port or mirror port is also known as a Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) port. Therefore, the best choice is C. The other options, SWAN and HID, are not commonly used networking terms. IDS stands for Intrusion Detection System, which is related to NIDS but does not refer to a monitoring port.

When Placed Next to a Hub,switch,or Other Key Networking Device,the