350-601 Network Practice Question
In Cisco ACI, when creating a contract, which three components are part of the contract definition? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that VRF or Endpoint IP addresses are part of the contract definition, but in ACI, contracts are purely policy constructs that do not include Layer 3 routing contexts or individual host addresses.
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Subject
In Cisco ACI, a contract defines the rules for communication between endpoint groups (EPGs). The contract definition consists of three mandatory components: Subject, Filter, and Provider/Consumer. The Subject specifies the direction and type of traffic allowed, the Filter defines the specific protocols and ports (e.g., TCP/UDP, ICMP), and the Provider/Consumer labels establish which EPG offers the service and which consumes it. Without these three, the contract cannot enforce policy-based connectivity.
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VRF
Why it's wrong here
VRF is a Layer 3 domain, not part of contract definition.
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Endpoint IP address
Why it's wrong here
Endpoint IP addresses are in EPGs, not contract.
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Subject
Why this is correct
Subject defines the communication characteristics.
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Filter
Why this is correct
Filter defines traffic criteria (L4-L7 parameters).
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Provider/Consumer
Why this is correct
Provider and consumer EPGs are specified in the contract.
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