1. What is the primary purpose of VMware Network Virtualization?
To provide software-based networking services within a virtualized environment
To create physical network infrastructure
To secure network traffic between physical servers
To enhance the security of physical network hardware
✅ Correct Answer: To provide software-based networking services within a virtualized environment
2. Which VMware product provides network virtualization?
VMware NSX
VMware vCenter
VMware vSphere
VMware Workstation
✅ Correct Answer: VMware NSX
3. What does the VMware NSX controller do?
It manages the network virtualization environment and provides logical network functions
It configures physical network hardware for virtualized environments
It provides monitoring and alerting capabilities for the virtualized network
It configures the storage for virtual machines
✅ Correct Answer: It manages the network virtualization environment and provides logical network functions
4. What is the concept of micro-segmentation in VMware NSX?
The ability to segment network traffic within a virtualized network for improved security
The ability to manage network traffic between physical switches
The ability to create network topologies for hybrid cloud environments
The ability to extend virtual networks to physical devices
✅ Correct Answer: The ability to segment network traffic within a virtualized network for improved security
5. Which of the following is a benefit of using VMware Network Virtualization?
It allows virtual networks to be abstracted from the physical network hardware
It reduces the need for virtual machines
It enables faster storage provisioning for virtualized environments
It simplifies physical server management
✅ Correct Answer: It allows virtual networks to be abstracted from the physical network hardware
6. In VMware NSX, what is a logical switch?
A virtualized network switch used to connect virtual machines within the same network segment
A physical switch that connects virtual and physical servers
A switch that monitors network traffic between virtual machines
A virtual network adapter used for data encryption
✅ Correct Answer: A virtualized network switch used to connect virtual machines within the same network segment
7. Which VMware product is used to create and manage virtual switches and routers in NSX?
NSX Manager
vCenter Server
vSphere Web Client
vRealize Automation
✅ Correct Answer: NSX Manager
8. Which of the following is a function of VMware NSX Edge?
It provides network services like routing, firewall, and load balancing for virtual networks
It manages the configuration of physical switches
It monitors the physical storage environment for virtual machines
It deploys virtual machine workloads across multiple physical servers
✅ Correct Answer: It provides network services like routing, firewall, and load balancing for virtual networks
9. What does the VMware NSX Distributed Firewall do?
It provides security at the virtual machine level by controlling network traffic
It monitors physical firewall hardware
It configures network paths between virtual machines
It acts as a traffic analyzer for physical network hardware
✅ Correct Answer: It provides security at the virtual machine level by controlling network traffic
10. Which of the following describes a VMware NSX Service Composer?
A tool for defining security policies and applying them to the virtual network
A tool for configuring physical network devices
A tool for provisioning virtual machine storage resources
A tool for managing the NSX Controller
✅ Correct Answer: A tool for defining security policies and applying them to the virtual network
11. Which protocol is used by NSX to configure virtual network devices?
OpenFlow
HTTP
FTP
IPSec
✅ Correct Answer: OpenFlow
12. In VMware NSX, what is an Edge Services Gateway (ESG)?
A network appliance that provides services like routing, VPN, and NAT
A hardware device used to extend virtual networks
A virtual machine used to monitor network performance
A tool for managing network topology
✅ Correct Answer: A network appliance that provides services like routing, VPN, and NAT
13. Which of the following is a benefit of NSX in multi-cloud environments?
It allows seamless networking between on-premises and cloud networks
It replaces physical switches with virtual machines
It enhances storage management in hybrid clouds
It monitors cloud storage usage
✅ Correct Answer: It allows seamless networking between on-premises and cloud networks
14. Which type of network topology can be achieved with VMware NSX?
Logical network topologies that are decoupled from physical network configurations
Physical network topologies based on specific hardware configurations
Hybrid network topologies combining on-premises and cloud resources
Topology based on physical network protocols like Ethernet
✅ Correct Answer: Logical network topologies that are decoupled from physical network configurations
15. What is a Distributed Logical Router (DLR) in NSX?
A virtual router that enables routing between different network segments in NSX
A physical router used to connect virtual networks to external networks
A tool for managing distributed network services
A security appliance used for traffic filtering
✅ Correct Answer: A virtual router that enables routing between different network segments in NSX
16. What feature does VMware NSX provide for network security?
Distributed firewall that provides security at the virtual machine level
A central firewall that secures physical network devices
Encryption for all network traffic
Endpoint security for cloud resources
✅ Correct Answer: Distributed firewall that provides security at the virtual machine level
17. Which of the following is the primary management tool for VMware NSX?
NSX Manager
vCenter Server
vSphere Web Client
NSX Edge
✅ Correct Answer: NSX Manager
18. What role does NSX play in the Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC)?
It abstracts and virtualizes the network infrastructure, enabling automation and flexibility
It provides storage management capabilities in SDDC
It is responsible for managing cloud resources in SDDC
It enables backup and recovery in SDDC
✅ Correct Answer: It abstracts and virtualizes the network infrastructure, enabling automation and flexibility
19. What is a VMware NSX transport zone?
A network construct that provides an abstraction layer for physical and logical networks
A physical network zone dedicated to NSX traffic
A tool for managing the configuration of network security policies
A type of logical switch for managing network routing
✅ Correct Answer: A network construct that provides an abstraction layer for physical and logical networks
20. How does VMware NSX enhance network automation?
It enables the automation of network configuration, monitoring, and security policies
It automates the physical network layer configurations
It integrates with other physical networking devices for management
It automates storage provisioning for network resources
✅ Correct Answer: It enables the automation of network configuration, monitoring, and security policies
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