ISC2 CC Network Security Practice Question
An organization uses a network segmentation strategy that creates separate broadcast domains on a single switch. Which technology is being used?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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VLAN
VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) logically segment a switch into multiple isolated broadcast domains, improving security and reducing broadcast traffic.
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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DMZ
Why it's wrong here
DMZ is a specific network segment, not a broadcast domain separation.
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Honeypot
Why it's wrong here
Honeypot is a decoy system.
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Subnetting
Why it's wrong here
Subnetting divides IP networks, but broadcast domains are Layer 2.
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VLAN
Why this is correct
VLANs create separate broadcast domains on a switch.
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Key term
Organization
An Organization is a top-level container in Google Cloud that represents your company or entities and serves as the root node for all your cloud resources, policies, and access control.
Key term
Network segmentation
Network segmentation is the practice of dividing a computer network into smaller, isolated parts to improve performance, contain security threats, and simplify management.
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