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 #61
ACI’s approach to data center management is unique because it:
- A . Focuses on physical infrastructure over software
- B . Is application-centric, not just network-centric
- C . Ignores the need for automation
- D . Requires manual configuration for all network devices
Correct Answer: B
Question #62
Secure NFVI control and management plane involves:
- A . Removing all passwords
- B . Public internet access
- C . Authentication and encryption
- D . Unrestricted API access
Correct Answer: C
Question #63
High availability design models often include:
- A . Only physical redundancy
- B . DNS, routing, and load balancers
- C . Single points of failure
- D . Decreased focus on redundancy
Correct Answer: B
Question #64
Network segmentation is critical in a cloud environment for:
- A . Simplifying network topology
- B . Enhancing performance by reducing security
- C . Enabling unrestricted access between zones
- D . Limiting the spread of breaches and attacks
Correct Answer: D
Question #65
The main advantage of using NetFlow/IPFIX in network monitoring is:
- A . Reducing encryption standards
- B . Providing detailed traffic patterns
- C . Manual log analysis
- D . Decreasing network performance
Correct Answer: B
Question #66
Yang models are utilized in NFV for what purpose?
- A . To decrease data model standardization
- B . To define network elements and configurations
- C . To increase the complexity of network configurations
- D . To manualize the configuration process
Correct Answer: B
Question #67
Which statement best describes the difference between IaaS and PaaS?
- A . IaaS provides virtualized physical hardware, while PaaS provides a platform to develop, run, and manage applications without dealing with the underlying infrastructure.
- B . IaaS offers software applications over the internet, while PaaS offers physical hardware rentals.
- C . IaaS is for private deployments only, while PaaS is for public deployments.
- D . There is no significant difference; both offer the same services.
Correct Answer: A
Question #68
SNMP traps are utilized for which of the following purposes?
- A . Encrypting data packets
- B . Monitoring network performance in real-time
- C . Sending unsolicited alerts from network devices to a management station
- D . Virtualizing network functions
Correct Answer: C
Question #69
Troubleshooting ACI involves understanding:
- A . Only the physical layer of the network
- B . The application-centric policies and their impact on network behavior
- C . Basic routing protocols only
- D . The brand of hardware being used
Correct Answer: B
Question #70
SR-PM is related to:
- A . Storage replication performance management
- B . Segment routing performance monitoring
- C . Software redundancy performance metrics
- D . Security risk performance management
Correct Answer: B