Network Segmentation N10-009 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which type of network segmentation uses separate physical switches and routers to isolate network traffic?

   • AVirtual segmentation
   • BLogical segmentation
   • CPhysical segmentation
   • DMicrosegmentation
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit of microsegmentation?

   • AIt eliminates the need for encryption
   • BIt limits lateral movement of attackers within the network
   • CIt reduces the number of IP addresses needed
   • DIt increases broadcast traffic
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4. 8foundation · easy

   What is microsegmentation?

   • ACombining multiple VLANs into a single larger network
   • BUsing physical switches to create separate networks
   • CDividing a network into very small, isolated segments, often at the workload or application level
   • DA type of firewall that only filters traffic at the application layer
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5. 9foundation · easy

   What is a key characteristic of logical segmentation?

   • AIt uses software configuration, such as VLANs, to divide the network
   • BIt is only possible in cloud environments
   • CIt provides the same isolation as physical segmentation with no limitations
   • DIt requires separate physical cabling for each segment
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6. 10application · medium

   A company has a flat network where all employees, including the finance team, can reach the file server containing payroll data. The security team wants to isolate the finance team's traffic from the rest of the company without purchasing new hardware. Which approach should they implement?

   • AMove the finance team to a separate physical network with its own switch and router.
   • BInstall a firewall between the finance team's computers and the file server, blocking all traffic except from finance IP addresses.
   • CConfigure the existing switch to assign different subnets to each department without using VLANs.
   • DCreate separate VLANs for finance and other departments, and configure inter-VLAN routing with ACLs to restrict access to the payroll server.
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