Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist Certification (CNFDS) Exam Prep
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These 10 free CNFDS questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist Certification (CNFDS) blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: FlexPod Design - FlexPod components based upon customer workloads; Size a solution based on customer requirements in accordance with FlexPod best practices; Support options for FlexPod

Question 1

A customer is designing a FlexPod solution for an analytics workload requiring predictable performance and future growth. What should guide component selection?

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Correct answer: B - Validated component choices matched to workload requirements

Question 2

Before sizing a FlexPod solution, which information is most important to collect?

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Correct answer: A - Workload requirements and customer constraints

Question 3

A customer asks about FlexPod support options. Which factor should influence the recommendation?

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Correct answer: A - Operational requirements of the deployed solution

Domain 2: Networking - Cisco networking components used within FlexPod designs; FlexPod networking configurations

Question 4

Which topic is directly included when evaluating networking in a FlexPod design?

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Correct answer: A - Cisco networking components used within FlexPod designs

Question 5

A proposed FlexPod deployment has connectivity requirements that are not met by the design. What should be reviewed?

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Correct answer: A - The networking configuration against requirements

Question 6

A network issue appears after a FlexPod configuration change. What is the best troubleshooting approach?

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Correct answer: B - Collect evidence and isolate the cause systematically

Domain 3: Security - Access control methods for FlexPod solutions; Considerations in building a secure multitenancy design

Question 7

A secure multitenancy design must primarily ensure what?

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Correct answer: A - Tenant separation and appropriate access controls

Question 8

A security administrator needs to restrict users to authorized resources. Which capability addresses this need?

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Correct answer: A - Access control methods

Domain 4: Tools - Resources for determining supported FlexPod components; Tools for managing FlexPod; Troubleshooting methodologies for FlexPod solutions

Question 9

Before deploying a FlexPod component combination, an architect should verify what?

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Correct answer: A - Supported component information from authoritative resources

Question 10

A troubleshooting team begins investigating a FlexPod fault. Which action should occur first?

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Correct answer: B - Gather symptoms and relevant evidence

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