#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?
#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?
#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?
#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