Question 1easymulti select
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A branch office has users, finance workstations, and printers on the same LAN. Management wants finance devices isolated from general users while still allowing approved printing and internet access. Which two changes best meet this goal? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Put finance systems in a separate VLAN.
A separate VLAN creates logical separation between finance devices and general users. This reduces lateral movement and makes it easier to apply different security rules.
B
Best answer
Use firewall or ACL rules between the VLANs.
Filtering between VLANs lets the network permit only approved traffic, such as printing and internet access. This preserves isolation while still allowing necessary business communication.
C
Distractor review
Remove the default gateway from all finance devices.
Removing the default gateway would break normal network access, including internet connectivity and routed services. It is not a practical segmentation strategy.
D
Distractor review
Place all systems in one flat subnet.
A flat subnet makes isolation impossible and increases the impact of a compromise. This directly conflicts with the goal of separating finance devices.
E
Distractor review
Use hubs instead of switches to simplify traffic flow.
Hubs broadcast traffic to all ports and provide less security than switches. They would weaken, not improve, network isolation and control.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: an active trunk can still block the VLAN you need
A trunk being up does not prove every VLAN is crossing it. Check allowed VLAN lists, native VLAN mismatch, VLAN existence and access-port assignment.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
VLAN questions usually combine access-port and trunking clues. The key is to identify whether the issue is local to one switchport, caused by the trunk, or caused by the VLAN not existing where it needs to exist.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
- Trunk ports carry multiple VLANs between switches.
- Allowed VLAN lists decide which VLANs can cross a trunk.
- Native VLAN mismatch can create confusing symptoms.
TExam Day Tips
- Use show vlan brief to verify access VLANs.
- Use show interfaces trunk to verify trunk state and allowed VLANs.
- Do not treat every same-VLAN issue as a routing problem.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Put finance systems in a separate VLAN. — A separate VLAN isolates the finance systems from general users at Layer 2, which helps limit accidental or unauthorized lateral movement. Firewall or ACL rules between the VLANs then control exactly which traffic is allowed, such as approved printing and internet access. This combination gives the branch office segmentation without breaking business connectivity, making it a simple and effective secure network design. Why others are wrong: Removing the default gateway, using one flat subnet, or switching to hubs would either break connectivity or reduce security. Those choices do not support controlled isolation. The scenario needs segmentation plus traffic filtering, not a design that leaves all devices equally reachable.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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