CV0-002 · Question #115
Which of the following is a zone, within a network, that is MOST likely to be accessed by both internal and external hosts?
The correct answer is C. DMZ. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a network segment specifically designed to host services that require accessibility from both internal and external networks while maintaining security for the private internal network.
Question
Which of the following is a zone, within a network, that is MOST likely to be accessed by both internal and external hosts?
Options
- AIntranet
- BVPN
- CDMZ
- DManagement VLAN
How the community answered
(56 responses)- A5% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C91% (51)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a network segment specifically designed to host services that require accessibility from both internal and external networks while maintaining security for the private internal network.
An Intranet is a private network accessible only to an organization's internal staff, not typically by external hosts.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is used to create a secure, encrypted connection, primarily for remote users to access internal resources, not for general public access to services.
A DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a perimeter network that contains services accessible to the public, such as web servers or email servers, while also providing an additional layer of security for the internal network. This architecture allows both external users (from the internet) and internal users to access these public-facing services securely.
A Management VLAN is a specific virtual local area network segment reserved for managing network devices and infrastructure, and it should not be directly accessible by external hosts.
Concept tested: Network segmentation, DMZ purpose
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/dns/zones/understand-zones
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