How do packet sniffers capture all the packets they can?

What will be an ideal response?

Packet sniffers need to capture all the packets they can, so it's typical for them to connect to an interface in promiscuous mode or, in the case of a switch, a mirrored port. This ensures they get as much data as possible. They run silently and transparently in the background.
 

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Which of the following BEST reason for replacing a hub with a switch?

A. The hub did not provide PoE B. The hub had too many collisions C. The hub was out of ports D. The hub had a bad port

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