ISC2 CC Network Security Practice Question
A company's public web server is placed in a separate network segment that is accessible from the internet but isolated from the internal LAN. What is this network architecture called?
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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DMZ
A DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a buffer network for public-facing services.
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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Subnet
Why it's wrong here
Subnet is a logical division of IP space, not a security architecture.
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Honeypot
Why it's wrong here
Honeypot is a decoy to attract attackers.
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VLAN
Why it's wrong here
VLAN is logical segmentation within a switch, not a specific security zone.
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DMZ
Why this is correct
DMZ provides controlled access to public servers while protecting the internal network.
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