350-501 Architecture Practice Question
A service provider is implementing network slicing for 5G services. Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a network slice?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Slices require dedicated physical infrastructure per slice.
Network slices are isolated virtual networks, but they share the same physical infrastructure; they do not have dedicated physical links.
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Each slice can have its own dedicated virtualized functions and resources.
Why it's wrong here
This is true; slices can have dedicated VNFs.
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Slices can be customized for specific service types like eMBB, uRLLC, or mMTC.
Why it's wrong here
This is a key use case of network slicing.
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Slices require dedicated physical infrastructure per slice.
Why this is correct
Slices share physical infrastructure; they are logical partitions.
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Slices are isolated from each other in terms of performance and security.
Why it's wrong here
Isolation is a key feature.
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