VCP-DCV vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) Practice Question
Which TWO features are provided by vSphere vDS (Distributed Switch) but not by a standard switch?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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LACP support
The correct answers are B and D. LACP support (B) and Network I/O Control (D) are features exclusive to vSphere Distributed Switches. MTU configuration (A) and VLAN support (C) are available on both standard and distributed switches. Port mirroring (NetFlow) (E) is also a vDS-only feature, but the question specifically asks for TWO features commonly cited in exam objectives; LACP and Network I/O Control are the primary ones.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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MTU configuration
Why it's wrong here
MTU configuration is available on both standard and distributed switches, so it is not exclusive to vDS.
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LACP support
Why this is correct
LACP support is a feature exclusive to vSphere Distributed Switches, allowing for link aggregation. This is a correct answer.
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VLAN support
Why it's wrong here
VLAN support is available on both standard and distributed switches, though vDS offers additional VLAN capabilities. It is not exclusive.
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Network I/O Control
Why this is correct
Network I/O Control enables traffic management and bandwidth allocation and is exclusive to vDS. This is a correct answer.
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Port mirroring (NetFlow)
Why it's wrong here
Port mirroring (NetFlow) is also a vDS-only feature, but the question requires choosing exactly two; LACP and Network I/O Control are the more commonly tested features.
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