Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 857

What are two benefits of virtual switching when compared to hardware switching? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. increased MTU size
• B. VM-level isolation
• C. extended 802.1Q VLAN range
• D. hardware independence
• E. increased flexibility

Correct answer: D, E

Explanation

The correct answers are D and E because virtual switching provides hardware independence, allowing it to operate across diverse environments without being tied to specific hardware constraints. Additionally, it offers increased flexibility in managing network resources compared to traditional hardware switching, which is limited by physical configurations.