VCP-VVF IT Architectures Technologies Standards Practice Question
An administrator is designing a vSphere Foundation 9.0 standard virtual switch (vSwitch) topology and needs to configure security policies for a port group. Which TWO security settings are available by default on a vSwitch port group? (Choose two.)
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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MAC Address Changes
The three configurable security settings on vSphere standard and distributed switch port groups are Promiscuous Mode, MAC Address Changes, and Forged Transmits.
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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IP Source Guard Filtering
Why it's wrong here
IP Source Guard is typically configured on physical switch access ports or NSX advanced firewalls.
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MAC Address Changes
Why this is correct
Correct. MAC Address Changes is a configurable security policy setting on vSwitch port groups.
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Dynamic ARP Inspection Guard
Why it's wrong here
Dynamic ARP Inspection is a physical switch security feature, not a vSwitch port group policy.
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Promiscuous Mode
Why this is correct
Correct. Promiscuous Mode is a configurable security policy setting on vSwitch port groups.
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BPDU Filter Activation
Why it's wrong here
BPDU filtering is a physical switch spanning-tree feature.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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