Which two characteristics represent a Cisco device operating in tap mode? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. It analyzes copies of packets from the packet flow. D. The packet flow traverses the device. The two characteristics that represent a Cisco device operating in tap mode are: In tap mode, a Cisco device creates a copy of the traffic flowing through it, which can then be analyzed by a monitoring device. The original traffic is not affected, and continues to flow through…

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AIt analyzes copies of packets from the packet flow.
BThe device is deployed in a passive configuration
CIf a rule is triggered the device generates an intrusion event.
DThe packet flow traverses the device.
EIf a rule is triggered the device drops the packet

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A
87% (45)
B
4% (2)
C
8% (4)
E
2% (1)

Explanation

The two characteristics that represent a Cisco device operating in tap mode are: In tap mode, a Cisco device creates a copy of the traffic flowing through it, which can then be analyzed by a monitoring device. The original traffic is not affected, and continues to flow through the network as normal.

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