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A security team is validating policy settings in a vSphere environment.
By default, which security policy is set to reject on a vSphere Standard Switch?
A. Promiscuous mode
B. MAC address changes
C. Forged transmit
D. Use explicit failover
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Promiscuous mode is a nonsecure mode of operation. The default setting for this policy is Reject.
Incorrect Answers:
B: The MAC address changes policy does not have a default setting.
C: The Forged transmit policy does not have a default setting.
D: Use explicit failover is an option for ordering an adapter or uplink that is listed highest in the order of active adapters and passes failover detection criteria will be used
References:
Atkinson, Brian, VMware Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization on vSphere 5.5 Study Guide: VCP-550, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, pp 201,
