Network OperationsQuestion 51 of 100
An operations team uses a port on a switch to capture all traffic passing through other ports for analysis. What is this feature called?
a.Link aggregation
b.Port mirroring (SPAN)
c.Port security
d.Trunking
Explanation
Port mirroring, also called SPAN, copies traffic from one or more ports to a monitoring port where a packet analyzer or IDS can inspect it. This provides visibility without inline placement. It is a common tool for troubleshooting and security monitoring.
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