A(n) __________ port, also known as a monitoring port, is a specially configured connection on a network device that is capable of viewing all of the traffic that moves through the entire device.
A) NIDPS
B) SPAN
C) DPS
D) IDSE

Question

A(n) __________ port, also known as a monitoring port, is a specially configured connection on a network device that is capable of viewing all of the traffic that moves through the entire device.
A) NIDPS
B) SPAN 
C) DPS
D) IDSE

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct term for a port that is capable of viewing all the traffic through a network device is a SPAN (Switched Port Analyzer) port or a monitoring port. NIDPS (Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention System) and DPS (Data Processing System) are not related to monitoring traffic on a network and IDSE is not a commonly used term in networking.

A(n) __________ Port, Also Known as a Monitoring Port, Is