What two terms below describe a network device with three ports,two of which send and receive all traffic,and the third port mirrors the traffic?
A)network hub
B)network tap
C)network splitter
D)packet sniffer

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A network tap (B) is a device that provides a way to access the data flowing across a computer network. In the scenario described, it mirrors the traffic to a third port, which is a characteristic function of a network tap. A packet sniffer (D) is software or hardware that can intercept and log traffic passing over a digital network or part of a network. When the third port of a device is used to mirror traffic, it can be connected to a packet sniffer to analyze or monitor the data, making both terms relevant to the described functionality.

What Two Terms Below Describe a Network Device with Three