Multiple choice

What is the way of operation of LAN interfaces called, in which all frames are given to the computer,not just those addressed to it?

  1. Hardware virtualisation

  2. Packet analyzer

  3. Monitor mode

  4. Promiscuous mode

  5. MAC spoofing
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In computer networking, promiscuous mode or promisc mode is a mode for a wired network interface controller (NIC) or wireless network interface controller (WNIC) that causes the controller to pass all traffic it receives to the central processing unit (CPU) rather than passing only the frames that the controller is intended to receive.

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