Networking and Software-Defined Networks (SDN) Quiz

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#1

What does SDN stand for?

Software-Defined Network
Systematic Data Node
Standardized Data Network
Secure Digital Node
#2

What is one of the key advantages of SDN?

Increased hardware complexity
Centralized network management
Decreased scalability
Static network configuration
#3

What is the role of the SDN controller in the network?

To manage data transmission
To implement network security
To make forwarding decisions
To provide a centralized control point
#4

What is the primary function of the Data Plane in SDN architecture?

Control network traffic flow
Forward packets based on controller instructions
Analyze network performance
Manage network security
#5

What is one of the main advantages of SDN over traditional networking?

Increased hardware complexity
Reduced network visibility
Vendor lock-in
Network programmability
#6

Which layer of the OSI model is primarily associated with SDN?

Physical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Application Layer
#7

Which of the following protocols is commonly used in SDN for communication between the controller and the switches?

TCP
UDP
OpenFlow
HTTP
#8

What is the primary goal of SDN?

To increase network complexity
To decentralize network management
To centralize network management
To decrease network flexibility
#9

Which programming language is commonly used to write SDN controller applications?

Python
C
Java
JavaScript
#10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of SDN?

Programmability
Flexibility
Scalability
Hardware dependency
#11

Which of the following is a key principle of SDN architecture?

Decentralized control
Distributed management
Hierarchical control
Centralized control
#12

Which of the following is a potential challenge of implementing SDN?

Decreased network visibility
Increased network flexibility
Simplified network management
Limited vendor lock-in
#13

Which of the following is NOT a component of SDN architecture?

Data Plane
Control Plane
Application Plane
Management Plane
#14

In SDN, what is the purpose of the Southbound API?

To communicate between controllers
To communicate between controller and switches
To communicate between switches
To manage network applications
#15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of SDN controllers?

They perform packet forwarding
They implement network policies
They manage network configuration
They interact with switches via Southbound APIs
#16

Which protocol is typically used for communication between SDN controllers in a distributed SDN environment?

OpenFlow
NETCONF
BGP
P4
#17

Which of the following is a limitation of SDN?

Decreased network agility
Increased network visibility
Limited support for legacy hardware
Limited support for network automation

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