CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 (V8) Practice Question

The correct option is Bridged networking. This mode connects the VM's virtual network interface directly to the physical network by using a software bridge on the host. This configuration makes the VM appear as a peer to other physical devices on the network, allowing it to obtain its own IP address from the LAN's DHCP server and communicate directly with other hosts.

• NAT (Network Address Translation) is incorrect because it isolates the VM on a private virtual network. The VM would access external networks using the host's IP address and would not appear as a distinct device on the physical LAN.
• Host-only networking is incorrect as it creates an isolated network for VMs to communicate with each other and the host, but prevents any communication with the external physical network.
• Routed networking is incorrect in this context. While it allows for communication, it is a more complex setup where the host acts as a router between the virtual and physical networks, which is not the direct layer 2 connectivity described in the scenario.