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N10-009 · Question #63

Which of the following is most closely associated with a dedicated link to a cloud environment and may not include encryption?

The correct answer is A. Direct Connect. Direct Connect refers to a dedicated network connection between an on-premises network and a cloud service provider (such as AWS Direct Connect). This link bypasses the public internet, providing a more reliable and higher-bandwidth connection. It may not inherently include…

Submitted by tom_us· Mar 6, 2026Network Implementation

Question

Which of the following is most closely associated with a dedicated link to a cloud environment and may not include encryption?

Options

  • ADirect Connect
  • BInternet gateway
  • CCaptive portal
  • DVPN

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    86% (31)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    8% (3)

Explanation

Direct Connect refers to a dedicated network connection between an on-premises network and a cloud service provider (such as AWS Direct Connect). This link bypasses the public internet, providing a more reliable and higher-bandwidth connection. It may not inherently include encryption because it relies on the security measures of the dedicated physical connection itself. In contrast, other options like VPN typically involve encryption as they traverse the public internet.

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