2.04 Recognize the Constraints Imposed by Various SDN Technologies on F5 Components 402 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   What is a common constraint when using OpenStack Neutron to manage F5 devices?

   • ANeutron cannot integrate with F5 devices at all.
   • BNeutron requires F5 devices to use a specific proprietary protocol.
   • CNeutron's API may not expose all F5 features, limiting automation.
   • DNeutron can only manage virtual F5 appliances.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   How can SDN technologies affect F5 throughput in virtualized environments?

   • ASDN has no effect on F5 throughput.
   • BSDN can reduce F5 throughput due to encapsulation and controller processing.
   • CSDN always increases F5 throughput.
   • DSDN only affects latency, not throughput.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key characteristic of SDN that imposes constraints on F5 components?

   • AControl plane is centralized, and data plane devices follow controller instructions.
   • BNetwork devices use proprietary APIs to communicate with each other.
   • CForwarding decisions are made by each device independently using distributed protocols.
   • DData plane and control plane are tightly coupled within each device.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   In an OpenFlow-based SDN, how does the controller affect F5 traffic forwarding?

   • AThe F5 device makes all forwarding decisions locally and informs the controller.
   • BThe controller replaces the F5 device's data plane entirely.
   • CThe controller installs flow entries in the F5 device's flow table to direct traffic.
   • DThe F5 device uses standard routing protocols to forward traffic, ignoring the controller.
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6. 20expert · hard

   A company is deploying F5 BIG-IP in a VXLAN overlay to connect multiple data centers. The network team is concerned about the performance impact of VXLAN encapsulation on the BIG-IP. They have the option to use hardware VTEPs or software VTEPs. Which consideration is most important?

   • AHardware VTEPs offload encapsulation, reducing CPU load on the BIG-IP.
   • BHardware VTEPs are more expensive than software VTEPs.
   • CSoftware VTEPs are easier to troubleshoot.
   • DSoftware VTEPs provide better flexibility in configuration.
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