Exam CNX-001 topic 1 question 25 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's CNX-001

Question #: 25
Topic #: 1

A network architect is designing an expansion solution for the branch office network and requires the following business outcomes:
Maximize cost savings with reduced administration overhead
Easily expand connectivity to the cloud
Use cloud-based services to the branch offices
Which of the following should the architect do to best meet the requirements?

A. Design a SD-WAN solution to integrate with the cloud provider; use SD-WAN to connect branch offices to the cloud provider.
B. Design point-to-site branch connectivity for offices to headquarters; deploy ExpressRoute and/or DirectConnect between headquarters and the cloud; use headquarters connectivity to connect to the cloud provider.
C. Design an MPLS architecture for the branch offices and site-to-site VPN between headquarters and branch offices; use site-to-site connectivity to the cloud provider.
D. Design a dark fiber solution for headquarters and branch offices' connectivity; deploy point-to-site VPN between headquarters and the cloud provider; use the headquarters connectivity to the cloud provider.

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by SuntzuLegacy at May 19, 2025, 2:31 a.m.

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1 month, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: A

Answer: A. Design an SD-WAN solution that integrates directly with the cloud provider and uses SD-WAN tunnels from the branch offices to the cloud. SD-WAN can simplify administration, reduce costs (by using direct internet and/or lower-cost broadband instead of dedicated circuits), and provide a straightforward path to expanding cloud connectivity for multiple offices.

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