VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
Which TWO conditions must be met to successfully enable vSphere Network I/O Control (NIOC) on a vSphere Distributed Switch? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse NIOC's dependency on Enterprise Plus with other networking features like LACP or uplink requirements, leading them to select options C or E instead of recognizing the license and shared vDS prerequisites.
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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All ESXi hosts in the cluster must be connected to the same vDS.
NIOC operates at the vDS level and requires all hosts participating in the NIOC configuration to be attached to the same distributed switch. This ensures consistent network resource allocation and traffic shaping policies across the cluster. Option D is correct because NIOC is a premium feature that requires an Enterprise Plus license, as it leverages advanced resource management capabilities not available in lower license tiers.
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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All ESXi hosts in the cluster must be connected to the same vDS.
Why this is correct
NIOC is configured on the vDS.
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Each ESXi host must have a dedicated vDS.
Why it's wrong here
One vDS can be shared across hosts.
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The vDS must have at least one uplink.
Why it's wrong here
NIOC does not require uplinks.
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The vSphere license must be Enterprise Plus.
Why this is correct
NIOC is an Enterprise Plus feature.
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The physical switches must support LACP.
Why it's wrong here
LACP is not required for NIOC.
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