CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 899

Which SDN plane forwards user-generated traffic?

Answer options

• A. Management plane
• B. Control plane
• C. Policy plane
• D. Data plane

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, the Data plane, because it is specifically designed to carry user-generated traffic. The Management plane is for network management, the Control plane handles signaling and routing decisions, and the Policy plane is involved in defining rules and policies, none of which are responsible for forwarding traffic.