CCNP Virtualization Practice Question
Which TWO statements correctly describe characteristics of virtual device contexts (VDCs) in Cisco Nexus switches?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that VDCs automatically provide Layer 3 routing isolation, but in reality, routing isolation requires explicit VRF configuration per VDC.
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
✓
Each VDC can have its own admin account and separate management interface.
Each VDC in a Cisco Nexus switch can be configured with its own administrative credentials and a dedicated management interface (e.g., mgmt0). This allows separate administrative domains and management access per VDC, which is a key feature for multi-tenant environments.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
VDCs allow overlapping VLAN IDs across different VDCs only if using different VNIs.
Why it's wrong here
VLAN IDs are local per VDC and do not require VNI mapping.
- ✗
VDCs provide Layer 3 routing isolation by default across all VDCs.
Why it's wrong here
Layer 3 isolation requires additional configuration.
- ✓
Each VDC can have its own admin account and separate management interface.
Why this is correct
Correct: VDCs provide administrative and management isolation.
- ✗
VDCs are supported on all Cisco IOS-XE switches.
Why it's wrong here
VDCs are specific to Nexus switches.
- ✓
VDCs enable partitioning of a single physical switch into multiple logical switches.
Why this is correct
Correct: VDCs create logical switches from a single physical chassis.
About these practice questions
One of 1,175 original 350-401 practice questions on Courseiva, each with a full explanation and wrong-answer analysis — not exam dumps or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
This 350-401 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Cisco certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the 350-401 exam.