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Browse all 11 practice questions covering Enterprise Network Architecture for the ENCOR certification exam. Answers are intentionally hidden on this page so you can self-test first before checking results in quiz mode.
- Question 1Architecture
What is the role of the Fabric Border Node in Cisco SD-Access?
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In SD-Access, which overlay protocol encapsulates traffic across the fabric?
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What are the key components of a Cisco SD-Access fabric?
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Which component acts as the control plane node in Cisco SD-Access?
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Which overlay technology does Cisco SD-Access use to encapsulate traffic within the fabric?
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Which three planes make up the Cisco SD-Access architecture? (Choose three)
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In Cisco SD-Access, which component acts as the control plane node and maintains the mapping of endpoint identifiers (EIDs) to routing locators (RLOCs)?
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In a campus network using a three-tier hierarchical model, which layer aggregates traffic from access layer switches and applies policy?
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What is the role of LISP (Locator/ID Separation Protocol) in SD-Access?
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In SD-Access, what is the relationship between overlay and underlay networks?
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Start ENCOR Quiz - Question 11Architecture
What is macro-segmentation vs micro-segmentation in SD-Access?
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Key Architecture Concepts for ENCOR
ENCOR Architecture Exam Tips
Enterprise Network Architecture questions in ENCOR are typically scenario-based. Focus on enterprise network architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, and assurance. Priority concepts: architecture, hierarchical, core, distribution, access, sd-wan.
What ENCOR Expects
- Anchor your answer in select the design that optimizes convergence, scalability, and security across the campus and WAN.
- Architecture scenarios for ENCOR are frequently mapped to Domain 1 (15%), so read the objective carefully before picking controls or architecture.
- Expect multi-topic scenarios where Architecture interacts with routing, switching, security, or automation patterns rather than appearing as an isolated question.
- When two options are both technically valid, prefer the choice that best aligns with the exam's operational scope (Professional) and vendor best practices.
High-Value Architecture Concepts
- Know the core Architecture building blocks cold: architecture, hierarchical, core, distribution.
- Review the edge-case features and limits for access, sd-wan; these details are commonly used to differentiate answer choices.
- Practice service-integration reasoning: how Architecture pairs with SD-WAN, Wireless, Automation in real deployment patterns.
- For ENCOR, explain why the chosen Architecture design meets reliability, security, and cost expectations better than the alternatives.
Common ENCOR Traps
- Watch for mixing OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP behaviors in multi-protocol scenarios.
- Questions in Architecture often include distractors that look correct for Architecture but violate security policy, convergence, or redundancy requirements.
- Avoid picking options purely by feature name; validate data path, failure handling, and governance impact before answering.
- If the prompt hints at automation or repeatability, eliminate manual-only operational answers first.
Fast Review Checklist
- Can you compare at least two Architecture implementation paths and justify which one best fits the scenario?
- Can you map the chosen answer back to Architecture (15%) outcomes for ENCOR?
- Can you explain security and access boundaries for Architecture without relying on default-open assumptions?
- Can you describe how Architecture integrates with SD-WAN and Wireless during failure, scaling, and monitoring events?