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350-601 Security Practice Question

Which feature on Nexus switches prevents ARP spoofing attacks by validating ARP packets?

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

Dynamic ARP Inspection

Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) intercepts ARP packets and validates them against the DHCP snooping binding database.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Dynamic ARP Inspection

    Why this is correct

    DAI validates ARP packets.

  • DHCP Snooping

    Why it's wrong here

    DHCP snooping validates DHCP messages.

  • Port Security

    Why it's wrong here

    Port Security limits MAC addresses.

  • IP Source Guard

    Why it's wrong here

    IP Source Guard validates IP packets.

Visual reference

Client DHCP Server 1 Discover (broadcast) 2 Offer (IP: 192.168.1.10) 3 Request (I accept) 4 Acknowledge (lease confirmed) DORA — the four-step DHCP lease process

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