300-710 SNCF Deployment Practice Question
Which THREE factors affect the choice between deploying FTD in Routed vs Transparent mode?
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
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Layer 2 vs Layer 3 placement.
Your need for L3 features (NAT, dynamic routing), network topology constraints, and existing IP infrastructure dictate the mode choice.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Layer 2 vs Layer 3 placement.
Why this is correct
Placement dictates the mode.
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Existing network IP constraints.
Why this is correct
Transparent is better if IPs cannot change.
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The brand of the upstream switch.
Why it's wrong here
Mode is vendor-independent.
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The number of users.
Why it's wrong here
User count is handled by hardware capacity, not mode.
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Requirement for NAT or dynamic routing.
Why this is correct
Routed mode is required for these.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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