VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
An administrator needs to separate vMotion traffic from management traffic. Which should be created?
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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A new VMkernel adapter on a different subnet.
Creating a separate VMkernel adapter on a different subnet isolates vMotion traffic from management traffic. Option A is incorrect because a new physical NIC alone does not provide network separation; a separate VMkernel adapter and IP subnet are required. Option C is incorrect because using the same VLAN but different IP subnet still shares the same broadcast domain. Option D is incorrect because a new standard switch port group alone does not separate traffic without a different IP network for the VMkernel adapter.
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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A new physical NIC.
Why it's wrong here
A new physical NIC may be unnecessary; VLAN separation is often sufficient.
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A new VMkernel adapter on a different subnet.
Why this is correct
A separate VMkernel adapter on a different network isolates vMotion traffic.
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A new VLAN on the existing port group.
Why it's wrong here
VLAN provides Layer 2 isolation but not necessarily a different IP subnet.
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A new standard switch port group.
Why it's wrong here
A new port group alone does not provide IP isolation.
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