Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

What type of VPN connects two sites together using VPN gateway devices?

1. Remote-Access VPN

2. Site-to-Site VPN

3. Intranet VPN

4. Extranet VPN

The correct answer is: Site-to-Site VPN

The correct answer is Site-to-Site VPN. This type of VPN establishes a secure and encrypted connection between two distinct sites or locations, effectively creating a private network over a public infrastructure, such as the internet. In a Site-to-Site VPN configuration, gateway devices at each location manage the connection, allowing entire networks to communicate with one another rather than just individual devices. This is particularly beneficial for organizations with multiple offices, as it creates a seamless and secure link between different sites, enabling secure data transfer and resource sharing as if the sites were part of the same local network. Remote-Access VPNs, for instance, are designed for individual users to connect securely to a network from remote locations rather than for linking entire sites. Intranet VPNs are typically used within an organization to facilitate secure communication over an internal network, while Extranet VPNs allow controlled access to specific resources for external users or business partners, but all these configurations serve different purposes compared to the direct interconnection of two distinct sites that a Site-to-Site VPN provides.