H35-210_V2.5 · Question #308
VLAN division includes which of the following methods?
The correct answer is A. Based on port B. Based on MAC address C. Based on agreement. VLANs can be logically segmented using port-based (A), MAC address-based (B), and protocol/agreement-based (C) methods - all three are recognized IEEE standards for VLAN classification. Port-based VLANs assign switch ports to VLANs statically, MAC-based VLANs bind devices to…
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VLAN division includes which of the following methods?
Options
- ABased on port
- BBased on MAC address
- CBased on agreement
- DBased on physical location
How the community answered
(20 responses)- A85% (17)
- D15% (3)
Explanation
VLANs can be logically segmented using port-based (A), MAC address-based (B), and protocol/agreement-based (C) methods - all three are recognized IEEE standards for VLAN classification. Port-based VLANs assign switch ports to VLANs statically, MAC-based VLANs bind devices to VLANs by their hardware address (allowing VLAN membership to follow a device across ports), and protocol-based VLANs classify traffic by Layer 3 protocol type (e.g., IP vs. IPX).
Why D is wrong: Physical location is exactly what VLANs are designed to overcome - a core benefit of VLANs is logical segmentation independent of physical topology. Choosing physical location would describe traditional, non-VLAN network design.
Memory tip: Think "P-M-P" - Port, MAC, Protocol. These three map to where you plug in, who you are, and what you speak - three distinct identity layers a switch can use to assign VLAN membership. Physical location is the old way; VLANs replace it.
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