CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 373

Which two network actions occur within the data plane? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Run routing protocols.
• B. Make a configuration change from an incoming NETCONF RPC.
• C. Add or remove an 802.1Q trunking header.
• D. Match the destination MAC address to the MAC address table.
• E. Reply to an incoming ICMP echo request.

Correct answer: C, D

Explanation

Options C and D are correct because they involve the actual forwarding and processing of packets within the data plane, which is responsible for handling data traffic. Options A and B pertain to control plane functions, while option E, although related to data traffic, is not a primary action in the data plane.