Which of the following statements about Microsoft's VPN client software is FALSE?

This is a true statement - the VPN virtual adapter does appear in the Windows routing table, and traffic can be directed through it by configuring appropriate routes, including the default gateway override common in full-tunnel VPN setups.

This statement is false because when a VPN connection is established, the VPN adapter receives its own unique IP address assigned by the VPN server from a separate address pool - it does not share or duplicate the IP address of the physical network adapter used to reach the VPN server. The VPN interface is a virtual adapter with its own distinct IP configuration provided by the remote VPN server during the connection negotiation process. Conflating the VPN adapter IP with the underlying physical interface IP is a common misconception that this question is designed to expose.

This is a true statement - Microsoft Windows includes native VPN client support (for protocols such as PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, SSTP, and IKEv2) built directly into the operating system without requiring third-party software.

This is a true statement - Windows represents the VPN connection as a virtual network adapter visible in Network Connections, allowing it to be managed and configured like any other network interface.