Match each Cisco ACI component to its role.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Central controller for policy management
Leaf-to-leaf connectivity and fabric backplane
Top-of-rack switch connecting servers to fabric
Endpoint group for policy application
Bridge domain for Layer 2 forwarding context
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
APIC: Centralized controller for policy and fabric management
Correct matches: APIC is the central policy controller; Spine switches connect leaves; Leaf switches connect endpoints. Common confusions include mistaking APIC as a forwarding switch and associating EPG with spine switches.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
APIC: Centralized controller for policy and fabric management
Why this is correct
APIC is the main controller for policy management and fabric configuration in ACI.
Spine: Core switch connecting all leaf switches
Why this is correct
Spine switches form the backbone of the ACI fabric, connecting all leaf switches.
Leaf: Access switch connecting to endpoints
Why this is correct
Leaf switches are ToR switches that connect to servers and other endpoints.
APIC: Physical switch that forwards traffic
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — APIC is a controller, not a forwarding switch; forwarding is done by leaf/spine.
Spine: Endpoint group (EPG) concept
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — EPG is a logical grouping of endpoints, not a function of spine switches.
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