Networking Fundamentals · lesson 13 of 17 · 15 min

VLANs and segmentation

summary: Segmentation separates systems into smaller network zones. VLANs can reduce unnecessary traffic between groups and make security policies easier to apply and review.

question: What is a primary benefit of network segmentation?

options:

• It removes the need for passwords
• It limits unnecessary access between groups
• It makes every device public
• It replaces backups

correct: It limits unnecessary access between groups

explanation: Segmentation helps contain access and reduces the impact of a problem in one area.

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