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Question 22

Which of the following statements about Microsoft's VPN client software is FALSE?

    Correct Answer: B

    The VPN interface does not have the same IP address as the interface to the network it has been specified to protect. In a VPN setup, each interface typically has its own distinct IP address. The IP address assignment is crucial for directing and securing traffic through the VPN tunnel, differentiating it from other network interfaces.

Discussion
arvkvOption: B

The correct answer is: B. The VPN interface has the same IP address as the interface to the network it's been specified to protect. A VPN interface is a virtual network interface that is created by the VPN client software. It is used to tunnel traffic over the public internet to a remote network. The VPN interface has its own IP address, which is assigned by the remote network. The other answer choices are correct: A. The VPN interface can be configured in the route table. This is necessary to ensure that traffic destined for the remote network is routed through the VPN tunnel. C. The VPN client software is built into the Windows operating system. The VPN client software is included in all versions of Windows 10 and later. D. The VPN tunnel appears as simply another adapter. The VPN interface is displayed in the Network Connections window, just like any other network adapter.