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Cloud Networking Foundations (CloudNetX CNX-001) Flashcards
CompTIA CloudNetX CNX-001 Flashcards
Study our Cloud Networking Foundations (CloudNetX CNX-001) flashcards for the CompTIA CloudNetX CNX-001 exam with 40+ flashcards. View as flashcards, a searchable table, or as a fun matching game.
| Front | Back |
| How do cloud providers ensure high availability in networking | By utilizing redundant network paths and failover mechanisms. |
| How does a cloud CDN improve security | By providing protection against DDoS attacks and securing the origin server. |
| How does auto-scaling impact networking in the cloud | Auto-scaling adjusts network resources dynamically to match changes in workload demands. |
| Name a type of load balancing commonly used in cloud platforms | Application Load Balancers or Network Load Balancers. |
| Name one advantage of using virtual networks | Flexibility to scale and configure network environments. |
| What does an Elastic IP address provide in cloud networking | A static, public IP address that can be assigned to resources as needed. |
| What does latency mean in cloud networking | The delay in data transmission between two systems or networks. |
| What is a bastion host in cloud networking | A secure and controlled entry point for accessing virtual machines in a private network. |
| What is a Cloud VPN | A secure connection between on-premises networks and cloud resources over the internet. |
| What is a common protocol used for cloud routing | Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). |
| What is a Dedicated Cloud Interconnect | A private, high-bandwidth connection between on-premises networks and a cloud provider’s network. |
| What is a firewall in cloud networking | A security barrier that monitors and controls network traffic based on predefined rules. |
| What is a multi-region architecture in cloud networking | A design where resources and services are distributed across multiple geographic regions for availability and redundancy. |
| What is a network gateway in cloud networking | A gateway allows communication between different networks or subnets within and outside the cloud. |
| What is a service endpoint in cloud networking | A direct connection to a cloud service from a virtual network without the need for a public IP address. |
| What is a subnet | A smaller division within a virtual network that segments and organizes resources. |
| What is a virtual network | A logically isolated network within a cloud service provider's infrastructure. |
| What is a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) | An isolated cloud resource environment built within a public cloud provider. |
| What is an IP whitelist in network security | A list of IP addresses allowed to access specific resources or services. |
| What is cloud load balancing | The distribution of incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure reliability and performance. |
| What is egress traffic in cloud networking | Data leaving a virtual network or cloud service to travel to an external network. |
| What is hybrid cloud networking | A networking approach that integrates on-premises infrastructure with public and private cloud resources. |
| What is ingress traffic in cloud networking | Data entering a virtual network or cloud service from an external source. |
| What is Network Address Translation (NAT) used for | To enable private IPs in a virtual network to communicate with external services without exposing private IP addresses. |
| What is peering in cloud networking | Establishing a direct network link between two virtual networks without the need for a public internet connection. |
| What is route propagation in a virtual network | The automatic update of routing tables based on changes in connected networks. |
| What is the benefit of using Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) | Faster content delivery by caching data in locations closer to users. |
| What is the difference between a private and a public IP address | A private IP is used within a virtual network, while a public IP is accessible over the internet. |
| What is the difference between stateful and stateless firewalls | Stateful firewalls track active connections, while stateless firewalls filter traffic based only on predefined rules. |
| What is the function of a DNS in cloud networking | To resolve domain names to IP addresses for easy resource access. |
| What is the principle of least privilege in network security | Granting only the necessary access to users or systems required for their functions. |
| What is the purpose of a network ACL | A network Access Control List provides stateless filtering of traffic to and from subnets based on rules. |
| What is the purpose of a virtual network interface (NIC) | To enable communication between a virtual machine and a network. |
| What is the purpose of routing in cloud networking | To direct data packets between different networks or subnets. |
| What is the purpose of Traffic Monitoring in cloud networking | To analyze and monitor data flow for performance and security optimization. |
| What is the role of a load balancer's health probe | To monitor and determine the availability or health of backend resources. |
| What is the role of a Network Security Group (NSG) | To control inbound and outbound traffic to cloud resources based on security rules. |
| What is the role of an API gateway in cloud networking | To manage and secure API traffic between services and users. |
| What is traffic encryption in cloud networking | The process of securing data in transit to protect it from being intercepted or tampered with. |
| Why is network security important in the cloud | To protect data and resources from unauthorized access and attacks. |
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About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the CompTIA CloudNetX exam give a concise review of cloud networking terminology and core concepts students need to master. The deck covers virtual networks, subnets, VPCs, public versus private IPs, NAT, routing (including BGP), DNS, gateways, and connectivity options such as Cloud VPN, dedicated interconnects, and peering.
Emphasis is placed on network security and operational topics to aid quick recall of NSGs, firewalls (stateful vs stateless), network ACLs, IP whitelists, traffic encryption, and the principle of least privilege. Practical concepts include load balancing and health probes, CDNs, traffic monitoring, latency, auto-scaling impacts, multi-region design, API gateways, and bastion hosts.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- Virtual networks and subnets
- Routing and BGP
- NSGs, firewalls, ACLs
- Load balancing and CDNs
- VPNs, peering, interconnects