Cisco 300-540 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 22,2026- Exam Code: 300-540
- Exam Name: Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure
- Certification Provider: Cisco
- Latest update: Oct 22,2026
Question #101
Which of the following is an advantage of using RESTCONF over NETCONF for network configuration?
- A . RESTCONF uses binary data encoding, making it faster than NETCONF.
- B . RESTCONF provides more robust security features than NETCONF.
- C . RESTCONF operates over HTTP, making it more web-friendly than NETCONF.
- D . NETCONF supports more data models than RESTCONF.
Correct Answer: C
Question #102
Carrier-neutral facilities enhance cloud connectivity by offering:
- A . Single-tenant data center operations
- B . Direct access to only one cloud provider
- C . Multiple connectivity options including Direct Connect and MPLS
- D . Limited scalability options
Correct Answer: C
Question #103
The main purpose of using IPsec VPN for WAN connectivity is to:
- A . Increase the data transfer speed
- B . Provide a secure encrypted tunnel over the internet
- C . Offer a dedicated physical connection to the internet
- D . Simplify network management
Correct Answer: B
Question #104
Which of the following are components of NFV orchestration? (Choose two)
- A . Physical switch configuration
- B . VNF lifecycle management
- C . Manual network provisioning
- D . NSO
Correct Answer: BD
Question #105
A key benefit of data plane high availability in VNF is:
- A . Lower operational costs
- B . Enhanced performance and reliability
- C . Simplified network design
- D . Increased network congestion
Correct Answer: B
Question #106
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and FaaS are all types of cloud services.
Which one provides the most managed service?
- A . IaaS
- B . PaaS
- C . SaaS
- D . FaaS
Correct Answer: C
Question #107
Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between NFV and VNF?
- A . NFV focuses on the deployment of network functions, while VNF refers to the specific network functions being deployed.
- B . NFV is a software update mechanism, whereas VNF is a hardware-based function.
- C . VNF and NFV are the same and can be used interchangeably.
- D . NFV refers to network failures, while VNF refers to the virtualization of those failures.
Correct Answer: A
Question #108
API security is crucial for protecting:
- A . Physical devices only
- B . Software interfaces
- C . Network cables
- D . Data storage units
Correct Answer: B
Question #109
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is used to:
- A . Increase the physical network functions
- B . Replace traditional network hardware with software
- C . Decrease network flexibility
- D . Physicalize software functions
Correct Answer: B
Question #110
Secure NFVI control and management plane typically involves the use of:
- A . Open and unsecured APIs
- B . Hard-coded credentials
- C . Strong authentication mechanisms
- D . Unencrypted traffic
Correct Answer: C