VCP-VVF Troubleshoot And Optimize Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) uplink connectivity issue. The administrator suspects that a specific physical switch port connected to an ESXi host uplink (vmnic) has been disabled or misconfigured. Which vSphere Client view allows the administrator to inspect the CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) or LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) information received from the physical switch?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Select the vDS -> Monitor -> Uplink / Topology / Physical Switch view to inspect CDP/LLDP neighbor details.
vDS supports physical switch discovery protocols (CDP and LLDP). Administrators can view neighbor device details, switch port IDs, and VLAN configurations under vDS -> Monitor -> Uplink or Topology / Physical Network view.
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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Select the vDS -> Monitor -> Uplink / Topology / Physical Switch view to inspect CDP/LLDP neighbor details.
Why this is correct
CDP/LLDP discovery reveals physical switch port IDs, switch names, and native VLAN configurations directly within the vSphere Client.
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Run 'esxcli network cdp get' via the vCenter appliance shell.
Why it's wrong here
CDP is managed on ESXi hosts, and the command syntax for CDP inspection in ESXi is executed on the host, not vCenter shell.
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Check the virtual machine hardware summary tab.
Why it's wrong here
VM hardware summary shows VM vNIC configurations, not physical switch CDP/LLDP data.
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Open vCenter Administration -> Licensing -> Physical Switch Maps.
Why it's wrong here
This menu path is invalid.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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