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What are two benefits of implementing a Cisco SD-WAN architecture? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is C. It allows configuration of application-aware policies with real time enforcement. D. It improves endpoint protection by integrating embedded and cloud security features.. The question asks for two key advantages of deploying a Cisco SD-WAN architecture.

Submitted by jordan8· Mar 6, 2026Architecture

Question

What are two benefits of implementing a Cisco SD-WAN architecture? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AIt enforces a single, scalable, hub-and-spoke topology.
  • BIt simplifies endpoint provisioning through standalone router management.
  • CIt allows configuration of application-aware policies with real time enforcement.
  • DIt improves endpoint protection by integrating embedded and cloud security features.
  • EIt provides resilient and effective traffic flow using MPLS.

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    89% (31)
  • E
    3% (1)

Why each option

The question asks for two key advantages of deploying a Cisco SD-WAN architecture.

AIt enforces a single, scalable, hub-and-spoke topology.

Cisco SD-WAN supports various network topologies, including full mesh, partial mesh, and hub-and-spoke, offering flexibility rather than enforcing a single hub-and-spoke model.

BIt simplifies endpoint provisioning through standalone router management.

Cisco SD-WAN simplifies endpoint provisioning through centralized management via vManage, shifting away from individual, standalone router configurations.

CIt allows configuration of application-aware policies with real time enforcement.Correct

Cisco SD-WAN allows network administrators to configure application-aware policies that intelligently steer traffic based on real-time application performance and business intent, ensuring optimal user experience and network efficiency.

DIt improves endpoint protection by integrating embedded and cloud security features.Correct

Cisco SD-WAN enhances network security by integrating embedded security features like stateful firewalls, IPS, and URL filtering, and by enabling easy integration with cloud security services to protect endpoints and provide secure direct internet access.

EIt provides resilient and effective traffic flow using MPLS.

Cisco SD-WAN provides resilient traffic flow over *any* transport (e.g., broadband, LTE, MPLS), using intelligent path selection, rather than being solely dependent on MPLS.

Concept tested: Cisco SD-WAN architecture benefits and features

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/sd-wan/index.html

Topics

#Cisco SD-WAN#SD-WAN architecture#Application-aware policies#SD-WAN security

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