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

Question

Options

• Aincreased MTU size
• Bhardware independence
• CVM-level isolation
• Dincreased flexibility
• Eextended 802.1Q VLAN range

• B
  88% (23)
• C
  8% (2)
• E
  4% (1)

Explanation

Virtual switching operates in software, meaning it is not tied to any specific physical hardware platform - this is why hardware independence (B) is correct. Because virtual switches run as software within a hypervisor, they can be deployed, configured, and migrated across different physical systems without dependency on proprietary ASICs or chipsets. Increased flexibility (D) is also correct because virtual switches can be rapidly provisioned, modified, and scaled through software-defined policies, something physical hardware switches cannot match in agility.

The distractors are incorrect for these reasons: MTU size (A) and 802.1Q VLAN range (E) are protocol/standard limitations not inherently changed by virtual switching - virtual switches still operate within the same MTU and VLAN constraints as hardware switches. VM-level isolation (C) is a feature of virtual switching, but it is not a benefit compared to hardware switching, since hardware switches also provide port-level isolation; it is not a distinguishing advantage.

Memory Tip: Think of virtual switching as "software-defined freedom" - freedom from hardware (B) and freedom to be flexible (D). If a choice sounds like it changes a networking standard (MTU, VLAN range), it's likely a trap.

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