In order for network monitoring to work properly, you need a PC and a network card running in what mode?
A.
Launch
B.
Exposed
C.
Promiscuous
D.
Sweep
Explanation:
Promiscuous mode allows the network card to look at any packet that it sees on the network. This even includes packets that are not addressed to that network
card.
Incorrect Answers:
A, B, D: These options are not valid modes for network cards. For network monitoring to work properly you require a PC that includes a NIC running in promiscuous
mode and monitoring software.Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Sixth Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, p 46.