Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 171

What is a VPN in a Cisco SD-WAN deployment?

Answer options

• A. common exchange point between two different services
• B. attribute to identify a set of services offered in specific places in the SD-WAN fabric
• C. virtualized environment that provides traffic isolation and segmentation in the SD-WAN fabric
• D. virtual channel used to carry control plane information

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because a VPN in Cisco SD-WAN creates a virtualized environment that ensures traffic is isolated and segmented, enhancing security and performance. Options A and B describe different concepts related to services in the SD-WAN fabric, while D refers specifically to control plane information, which is not the primary function of a VPN.