VCP-DCV Configure and Manage vSphere Networking Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are functions of a vSphere Distributed Switch that are not available in a vSphere Standard Switch? (Select exactly two.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Port mirroring (Distributed Port Mirroring).
Options A and C are correct. Port mirroring (Distributed Port Mirroring) is a feature exclusive to the vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS). Network I/O Control (NIOC) is also only available on vDS, allowing for bandwidth allocation and prioritization. Option B is incorrect because NIC teaming with explicit failover order is available on both standard and distributed switches. Option D is incorrect because traffic shaping policies are available on vSphere Standard Switches (vSS) at the port group level. Option E is incorrect because VLAN tagging and trunking are supported on both switch types.
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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Port mirroring (Distributed Port Mirroring).
Why this is correct
Distributed switches support advanced port mirroring; standard switches only have basic mirroring via third-party solutions.
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NIC teaming with explicit failover order.
Why it's wrong here
Standard switches also support NIC teaming with failover order.
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Network I/O Control (NIOC).
Why this is correct
NIOC is a vDS-only feature for managing bandwidth allocation.
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Traffic shaping policies.
Why it's wrong here
Traffic shaping is available on standard switches as well.
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VLAN tagging and trunking.
Why it's wrong here
Both standard and distributed switches support VLANs.
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