VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting network connectivity for a virtual machine connected to a vSphere Distributed Switch. Which three components must be properly configured for the VM to communicate with the external network?
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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Physical NIC uplink
Options B, C, and E are correct. The physical NIC uplink provides connectivity from the host, the distributed switch uplink port group connects the DVS to the physical NIC, and the physical switch port must be configured to allow traffic. Option A is incorrect because the VM's IP address is an OS setting, not a vSphere networking component. Option D is incorrect because the VM's network adapter driver is a software component, not a configuration element.
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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VM's IP address
Why it's wrong here
IP address is an OS setting, not a vSphere networking configuration.
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Physical NIC uplink
Why this is correct
The physical NIC must be connected and functional.
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Distributed switch uplink port group
Why this is correct
The uplink port group connects the DVS to the physical NIC.
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VM's network adapter driver
Why it's wrong here
The driver is already part of the VM, not a configuration.
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Physical switch port configuration
Why this is correct
The physical switch port must allow the VLAN and have correct settings.
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