The primary benefit of a VPN that uses _________ is that an intercepted packet reveals nothing about the true destination system.
A) intermediate mode
B) tunnel mode
C) reversion mode
D) transport mode

Question

The primary benefit of a VPN that uses _________ is that an intercepted packet reveals nothing about the true destination system.
A) intermediate mode
B) tunnel mode 
C) reversion mode
D) transport mode

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tunnel mode encrypts the entire original IP packet (including the header) and encapsulates it within another IP packet, which serves as the new header. This ensures that an intercepted packet reveals nothing about the true destination system. Intermediate mode and reversion mode are not valid options for VPNs. Transport mode encrypts only the data portion of the original IP packet, leaving the header unencrypted.

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