VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
An administrator is configuring a vSphere distributed switch. Which TWO are valid uplink teaming policies? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the valid teaming policies on distributed switches (which include 'Route based on physical NIC load' and 'Route based on IP hash') with those on standard switches (which include 'Route based on MAC hash' and 'Route based on round robin'), leading them to select the wrong options.
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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Route based on physical NIC load
Route based on physical NIC load (option D) is a valid uplink teaming policy in vSphere distributed switches. This policy uses the load metric from the physical NICs to distribute traffic, where the switch selects the uplink with the least current load for outbound traffic, as determined by the vSphere Distributed Switch's load balancing algorithm.
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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Explicit failover order
Why it's wrong here
Failover policy, not load balancing.
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Route based on MAC hash
Why it's wrong here
Valid but not listed in this scenario.
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Route based on round robin
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid VMware policy.
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Route based on physical NIC load
Why this is correct
Valid load balancing policy.
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Route based on IP hash
Why this is correct
Valid load balancing policy.
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