VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
This VCP-DCV practice question tests your understanding of configure and manage vsphere networking. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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
~ # esxcli network vswitch dvs vmware lag list -n vds1
LAG ID Name Uplinks Mode Load Balancing
0 LAG0 vmnic0,vmnic1 passive Source and Destination IP
The administrator configured this LAG on a distributed switch and corresponding LACP settings on the physical switch. But the LAG is not coming up. What is a likely issue?
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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The LAG mode is passive, but the physical switch is also configured as passive.
Option A is correct because if the LAG mode is passive and the physical switch is also configured as passive, LACP negotiation fails. Option B is not the issue as the load balancing policy is valid. Option C is irrelevant. Option D is not required.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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The load balancing policy should be IP hash.
Why it's wrong here
Source and Destination IP is a valid load balancing policy.
The LAG mode is passive, but the physical switch is also configured as passive.
Why this is correct
LACP requires one side to be active for negotiation.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The uplinks should be in active/active mode.
Why it's wrong here
Active/active is the default for LACP; mode refers to LACP negotiation, not teaming.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the VCP-DCV exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which VCP-DCV exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Configure and Manage vSphere Networking — This question tests Configure and Manage vSphere Networking — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The LAG mode is passive, but the physical switch is also configured as passive. — Option A is correct because if the LAG mode is passive and the physical switch is also configured as passive, LACP negotiation fails. Option B is not the issue as the load balancing policy is valid. Option C is irrelevant. Option D is not required.
What should I do if I get this VCP-DCV question wrong?
Identify which VCP-DCV exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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