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N10-009 · Question #252

A network administrator notices uncommon communication between VMs on ephemeral ports on the same subnet. The administrator is concerned about that traffic moving laterally within the network. Which…

The correct answer is A. East-west. When traffic moves laterally between VMs within the same network or subnet, it is known as east- west traffic. This contrasts with north-south traffic, which refers to communication between internal and external networks.

Submitted by ahmad_uae· Mar 6, 2026Networking Concepts

Question

A network administrator notices uncommon communication between VMs on ephemeral ports on the same subnet. The administrator is concerned about that traffic moving laterally within the network. Which of the following describes the type of traffic flow the administrator is analyzing?

Options

  • AEast-west
  • BPoint-to-point
  • CHorizontal-scaling
  • DHub-and-spoke

How the community answered

(53 responses)
  • A
    92% (49)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

When traffic moves laterally between VMs within the same network or subnet, it is known as east- west traffic. This contrasts with north-south traffic, which refers to communication between internal and external networks.

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