VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
This VCP-DCV practice question tests your understanding of configure and manage vsphere networking. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```
Net-DVS: Up
Error: None
DVS Name: dvs0
DVS Port: 1
Uplink: no
Host: esxi01.example.com
MAC Addr: 00:50:56:60:00:0a
Healthcheck:
VLAN ID: 100
MTU: 1500
VLAN Status: OK
MTU Status: OK
Teaming:
Policy: Route based on originating virtual port
Active Uplinks: vmnic0, vmnic1
Standby Uplinks: none
Load Balancing: Disabled
```
Based on the Healthcheck output for a distributed port (DVS Port 1) on dvs0, what can be concluded?
Refer to the exhibit.
```
Net-DVS: Up
Error: None
DVS Name: dvs0
DVS Port: 1
Uplink: no
Host: esxi01.example.com
MAC Addr: 00:50:56:60:00:0a
Healthcheck:
VLAN ID: 100
MTU: 1500
VLAN Status: OK
MTU Status: OK
Teaming:
Policy: Route based on originating virtual port
Active Uplinks: vmnic0, vmnic1
Standby Uplinks: none
Load Balancing: Disabled
```
A
The uplinks vmnic0 and vmnic1 are operating at 10 Gbps.
Why wrong: Healthcheck does not report link speed; that would be shown in esxcli network nic list.
B
The physical switch is correctly configured for VLAN 100 and MTU 1500 on the uplinks connected to this host.
The VLAN Status and MTU Status are both OK, indicating end-to-end connectivity matches.
C
The load balancing policy is set to 'Route based on IP hash'.
Why wrong: The exhibit clearly shows 'Route based on originating virtual port'.
D
The port is experiencing high packet loss due to misconfiguration.
Why wrong: Healthcheck shows no errors; packet loss would likely show a MTU or VLAN mismatch.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The physical switch is correctly configured for VLAN 100 and MTU 1500 on the uplinks connected to this host.
Option A is correct because the Healthcheck shows VLAN ID 100 and MTU 1500 with 'OK' status, indicating the physical network is properly configured for those values. Option B is incorrect because the Healthcheck does not evaluate speed/duplex. Option C is incorrect because the teaming policy is shown as 'Route based on originating virtual port', which is a valid policy. Option D is incorrect because the Healthcheck does not measure performance; it only checks configuration consistency.
Key principle: A trunk being up does not mean the VLAN is allowed across it. Always verify the allowed VLAN list and whether the VLAN exists on both switches.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
The uplinks vmnic0 and vmnic1 are operating at 10 Gbps.
Why it's wrong here
Healthcheck does not report link speed; that would be shown in esxcli network nic list.
✓
The physical switch is correctly configured for VLAN 100 and MTU 1500 on the uplinks connected to this host.
Why this is correct
The VLAN Status and MTU Status are both OK, indicating end-to-end connectivity matches.
Related concept
Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
✗
The load balancing policy is set to 'Route based on IP hash'.
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit clearly shows 'Route based on originating virtual port'.
✗
The port is experiencing high packet loss due to misconfiguration.
Why it's wrong here
Healthcheck shows no errors; packet loss would likely show a MTU or VLAN mismatch.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: an active trunk can still block the VLAN you need
A trunk being up does not prove every VLAN is crossing it. Check allowed VLAN lists, native VLAN mismatch, VLAN existence and access-port assignment.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Healthcheck does not report link speed; that would be shown in esxcli network nic list.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
VLAN questions usually combine access-port and trunking clues. The key is to identify whether the issue is local to one switchport, caused by the trunk, or caused by the VLAN not existing where it needs to exist.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
Trunk ports carry multiple VLANs between switches.
Allowed VLAN lists decide which VLANs can cross a trunk.
Native VLAN mismatch can create confusing symptoms.
TExam Day Tips
→Use show vlan brief to verify access VLANs.
→Use show interfaces trunk to verify trunk state and allowed VLANs.
→Do not treat every same-VLAN issue as a routing problem.
Key takeaway
A trunk being up does not mean the VLAN is allowed across it. Always verify the allowed VLAN list and whether the VLAN exists on both switches.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A help-desk technician troubleshoots why a newly connected PC cannot reach shared printers on the same floor. The cable is good, the switch port is active, but the PC is in VLAN 20 and the printers are in VLAN 10. The uplink trunk only allows VLAN 10. A trunk being up does not mean every VLAN crosses it.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review VLAN allowed lists, native VLAN mismatch detection, and how to verify VLAN membership with show vlan brief and show interfaces trunk. Then practise related VCP-DCV questions on switching, trunking, and access-port configuration.
Configure and Manage vSphere Networking — This question tests Configure and Manage vSphere Networking — Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The physical switch is correctly configured for VLAN 100 and MTU 1500 on the uplinks connected to this host. — Option A is correct because the Healthcheck shows VLAN ID 100 and MTU 1500 with 'OK' status, indicating the physical network is properly configured for those values. Option B is incorrect because the Healthcheck does not evaluate speed/duplex. Option C is incorrect because the teaming policy is shown as 'Route based on originating virtual port', which is a valid policy. Option D is incorrect because the Healthcheck does not measure performance; it only checks configuration consistency.
What should I do if I get this VCP-DCV question wrong?
Review VLAN allowed lists, native VLAN mismatch detection, and how to verify VLAN membership with show vlan brief and show interfaces trunk. Then practise related VCP-DCV questions on switching, trunking, and access-port configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
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