HPE Aruba Network Campus Access Architect (HPE7-A03) Certification Sample Questions

01. Which document is crucial for identifying the existing network infrastructure during the discovery phase?
a) Network topology diagram
b) Service Level Agreement (SLA)
c) Project charter
d) Risk assessment report

02. Why is version control important when managing network design documentation?
a) To limit access to all documentation
b) To track changes and maintain consistency across revisions
c) To prevent all stakeholders from viewing changes
d) To avoid using diagrams in presentations

03. What is the main benefit of mapping network requirements to technical solutions?
a) Eliminates the need for security measures
b) Reduces the cost of network devices
c) Ensures the design aligns with business objectives
d) Allows random equipment selection

04. Why is it important to assess the current security posture during the discovery phase?
a) To identify vulnerabilities that need to be addressed in the new design
b) To determine the physical location of network devices
c) To evaluate the aesthetic design of the network layout
d) To decide on the color scheme of network cables

05. When designing a high-availability network, which two factors should be prioritized?
(Select TWO)
a) Redundant links and failover mechanisms
b) Automatic load balancing for traffic distribution
c) Using a single network path for all connections
d) Disabling firewall protections to increase throughput

06. During the discovery phase, why is it important to identify regulatory compliance requirements?
a) To train the IT staff accordingly
b) To select the most cost-effective network equipment
c) To determine the project timeline
d) To ensure the network design adheres to legal and industry standards

07. A business is deploying an SD-WAN solution to improve application performance. Which factor is most critical in optimizing application traffic?
a) Assigning static IPs to all devices
b) Disabling all QoS policies
c) Application-aware traffic steering
d) Using a single WAN link

08. Which design factor helps optimize performance in a multi-site SD-WAN deployment?
a) Using static routes for all traffic
b) Implementing dynamic path selection
c) Reducing the number of access points per site
d) Avoiding the use of traffic segmentation

09. What is the primary purpose of conducting stakeholder interviews during the discovery phase of a network design project?
a) To determine the budget constraints
b) To configure network devices
c) To select appropriate network hardware
d) To understand the organizational goals and requirements

10. A large financial institution is planning a network upgrade to support growing transaction volumes. The company operates under strict regulatory compliance requirements and has a distributed office environment. What key considerations should be prioritized in the discovery phase?
a) Selecting the most affordable network hardware
b) Identifying compliance requirements and performance needs
c) Implementing a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policy
d) Prioritizing aesthetics in the network rack layout