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ISC2 CC Network Security Practice Question

A network administrator is configuring a switch to logically separate the Accounting and HR departments on the same physical switch. Which technology should be used?

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

VLAN

VLANs can partition a physical switch into multiple logical segments, isolating traffic between groups.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Subnetting

    Why it's wrong here

    Subnetting is logical division of IP addresses, not switch ports.

  • DMZ

    Why it's wrong here

    DMZ is for public-facing servers.

  • VLAN

    Why this is correct

    VLANs provide Layer 2 separation.

  • Honeypot

    Why it's wrong here

    Honeypot is a security decoy.

Visual reference

Switch VLAN 10 Sales (192.168.10.0/24) PC-A PC-B VLAN 20 HR (192.168.20.0/24) PC-C PC-D Router VLANs isolate traffic — inter-VLAN routing requires a Layer 3 device

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