Cisco 300-540 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 21,2026- Exam Code: 300-540
- Exam Name: Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure
- Certification Provider: Cisco
- Latest update: Oct 21,2026
Question #21
Diagnosing NFVI errors and events often requires:
- A . Ignoring alerts
- B . Manual log review
- C . Automated monitoring tools
- D . Decreasing security measures
Correct Answer: C
Question #22
DNS security is essential for preventing:
- A . Power outages
- B . DNS poisoning and DDoS attacks
- C . Physical access breaches
- D . Hardware failures
Correct Answer: B
Question #23
Virus detectors are crucial for:
- A . Increasing the efficiency of network protocols
- B . Detecting and removing malicious software
- C . Enhancing the physical security of network devices
- D . Managing network bandwidth effectively
Correct Answer: B
Question #24
The use of pseudowires in DCI solutions is primarily to:
- A . Provide layer 3 connectivity over a layer 2 network
- B . Simulate a wire-like connection over a packet-switched network
- C . Create a physical connection between two points
- D . Reduce the overall security of the data being transmitted
Correct Answer: B
Question #25
Cloud infrastructure monitoring can be automated through the use of:
- A . Cloud agents
- B . Physical network adjustments
- C . Decreasing telemetry data
- D . Manual system checks
Correct Answer: A
Question #26
The primary purpose of container orchestration tools like Kubernetes is to:
- A . Manage the lifecycle of containers
- B . Increase manual intervention in container management
- C . Decrease the scalability of applications
- D . Manage physical server allocations
Correct Answer: A
Question #27
A zero-day exploit refers to:
- A . An attack that occurs on the same day a security patch is released
- B . A vulnerability that the attacker discovers before the developer
- C . A flaw that has been known for at least a day
- D . A bug that is fixed immediately upon discovery
Correct Answer: B
Question #28
Virus detectors are used to:
- A . Monitor network bandwidth
- B . Encrypt traffic
- C . Identify and eliminate malware
- D . Manage user access
Correct Answer: C
Question #29
Which API protocols are preferred for modern network configuration management in NFV? (Choose two)
- A . HTTP
- B . NETCONF
- C . RESTCONF
- D . FTP
Correct Answer: BC
Question #30
Implementing __________ from NFVI to physical infrastructure optimizes routing efficiency and redundancy.
- A . ECMP
- B . Single-path
- C . Static routing
- D . Direct connections
Correct Answer: A