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CCNP Practice Question: Which two statements about the Cisco SD-Access…
Which two statements about the Cisco SD-Access fabric roles are true? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The fabric edge node connects wired endpoints to the SD-Access fabric.
In Cisco SD-Access, the fabric edge is the device that connects wired endpoints to the fabric, and the fabric border is responsible for connecting the fabric to external networks (e.g., WAN, data center). The fabric control plane node manages the LISP mapping database and authentication, not the fabric border. The fabric wireless LAN controller does not exist as a separate role; wireless services are integrated into the fabric edge or border. The intermediate node is not a defined role in SD-Access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The fabric edge node connects wired endpoints to the SD-Access fabric.
Why this is correct
Correct because the fabric edge is the switch or wireless controller that provides network access to endpoints and applies policies.
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The fabric border node provides connectivity to networks outside the SD-Access fabric.
Why this is correct
Correct because the fabric border is the gateway between the fabric and external networks such as WAN, data center, or the Internet.
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The fabric control plane node is responsible for forwarding traffic between fabric edges.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because the control plane node maintains the LISP mapping database and handles endpoint registration; traffic forwarding is done by fabric edges and borders.
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The fabric wireless LAN controller is a dedicated role for wireless integration.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because there is no dedicated fabric WLAN controller role; wireless services are integrated into the fabric edge or border node.
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The intermediate node is a core role in SD-Access fabric.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect because the intermediate node is not a defined role in SD-Access; the fabric roles are edge, border, control plane, and (optionally) extended node.
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Variation 1. Which two statements about the Cisco SD-Access fabric roles are true? (Choose two.)
medium- ✓ A.The fabric edge node is responsible for connecting end devices and enforcing SGT-based policies.
- ✓ B.The fabric border node is responsible for connecting the SD-Access fabric to external Layer 3 networks.
- C.The control plane node is responsible for encapsulating and forwarding user traffic across the fabric.
- D.The intermediate node is responsible for policy enforcement and traffic segmentation within the fabric.
- E.The wireless controller in SD-Access acts as a dedicated fabric border node for wireless traffic.
Why A: In SD-Access, the fabric edge node is the switch that connects to end devices and enforces policy, while the fabric border node connects the fabric to external networks (e.g., WAN, data center). The control plane node hosts the LISP map server/map resolver, not the edge. The intermediate node is a simple transit switch that does not perform encapsulation or policy enforcement. The wireless controller in SD-Access is integrated as a fabric WLC, not a separate fabric role.
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