VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
An administrator needs to create a distributed port group on a vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS). Which two configuration settings must be specified during creation? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse optional post-creation settings like uplink teaming or traffic shaping with mandatory creation parameters, leading them to select those instead of the required VLAN ID and port group name.
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Why each option matters
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VLAN ID
A VLAN ID must be specified to define the VLAN membership for the distributed port group, ensuring proper network segmentation and traffic isolation. The port group name is required as a unique identifier for administrative management and reference within the vSphere environment.
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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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VLAN ID
Why this is correct
VLAN ID (can be 0 for no tagging) is required for VLAN configuration.
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Uplink teaming policy
Why it's wrong here
Uplink teaming policy is optional and uses a default policy.
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Number of ports
Why it's wrong here
Number of ports is optional and defaults to a predefined value.
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Port group name
Why this is correct
A name is required to identify the port group.
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Traffic shaping policy
Why it's wrong here
Traffic shaping policy is optional and is disabled by default.
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