CND Network Perimeter Protection Practice Question
An enterprise network administrator needs to place a publicly accessible web server on the network perimeter. Which network zone should the administrator configure to isolate this server from the internal corporate network while keeping it accessible from the internet?
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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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) isolates public-facing services from the internal network.
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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Internal LAN
Why it's wrong here
Placing a public server on the internal LAN exposes internal assets directly.
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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Why this is correct
A DMZ provides a buffered zone between the untrusted internet and the trusted internal network.
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Management VLAN
Why it's wrong here
A management VLAN is restricted to administrators for device management.
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) pool
Why it's wrong here
A VPN pool is used for remote client access.
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