Question 1

Of the following database versions, which one is not supported for the installation of vCenter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft SQL 2005
B)  Microsoft SQL 2008
C)  Oracle 9i
D)  Oracle 10g
E)  Oracle 11g C

Question 2

Guy, a system administrator, has moved an ESXi host to a different subnet and can no longer administer it using the original IP address. What can Guy do in order to restore connectivity to the host?

Accepted Answer

A)  Log onto the switch that the host is now connected to and initiate a factory restore.
B)  Instruct the data center staff to move the cable from NIC1.
C)  Visit the host and reset the system configuration and then configure IP settings appropriate to the new subnet.
D)  Visit the host and configure lockdown mode, then reset the root password. C

Question 3

What step is required for an ESX/i host to boot from SAN?

Accepted Answer

A)  The adapter must be enabled for this feature.
B)  The adapter must be an Emulex.
C)  The adapter must be a Qlogic.
D)  The adapter must be 4Gb. A

Question 4

Where can vSphere license keys be managed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using the VMware Infrastructure client.
B)  From the control panel of the vCenter server.
C)  In the Terminal Server Licensing settings.
D)  On the local intranet.
E)  In the licensing section of the vSwitch.

Question 5

Please select the correct answer to complete the following statement:
ESX and ESXi can only be installed on hardware with ____ bit CPU's

Accepted Answer

A)  32
B)  64

Question 6

Of the following options, which are are recommended post-installation activities for ESXi that increase security? Select two.

Accepted Answer

A)  Change the root password.
B)  Configure lockdown mode.
C)  Destroy the installation media.
D)  Write the root password down and put it in a safe place.
E)  Remove floppy disks from the drive.

Question 7

Guy, a VMware administrator, is trying to prevent a particular test ESX host from accessing a LUN that is used specifically for live environments. How might he best achieve this?

Accepted Answer

A)  He could mask the LUN in question using the #esxcli corestorage claimrule add commandlet.
B)  He could remove the Fibre Channel cable that connected to the LUN.
C)  He could alter the vCenter Server permissions for the connection account.
D)  He could mask the LUN in question using the #esxcli corestorage claimrule delete commandlet.

Question 8

Guy, a VMware administrator, has set up a number of user accounts directly on an ESX host. After he returns from leave, the groups are no longer present on the ESX host when viewed through vCenter. What is the most likely reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  After 7 days all user accounts created on an ESX host go into "dormant" mode.
B)  The user accounts were deleted by the account scavenger process.
C)  Groups created directly on an ESX host are not visible when viewed through vCenter.
D)  Guy's account has defaulted to the "no-view" mode due to his absence.

Question 9

Guy, a VMware administrator, has removed an administrator that is suspected of malpractice from a group that controls the ability to remove hosts from vCenter. Several days after Guy has completed this task, he receives a call from his manager stating that the administrator Guy removed from the group has been removing hosts from vCenter. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the administrator's continued ability to remove hosts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guy is incompetent and did not remove the permissions correctly.
B)  Permission changes take effect up to 10 days after being made.
C)  The rogue administrator was specifically granted permissions through his user account.
D)  The "no VMware remove" option was ticked in the rogue administrator's AD account.

Question 10

After you upgrade an ESX host, you notice anomalies in the operation of the host that indicate that the upgrade process was not successful. Which of the following options are true statements about the rollback process? Choose two.

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtual machines that have been upgraded to the latest virtual hardware will be rolled back as part of the host rollback.
B)  Any changes made to the service console are lost after the rollback.
C)  A non-privileged operator can perform the rollback.
D)  A reboot is required to complete the rollback.

Question 11

What are the minimum memory requirements for installing ESX?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 GB
B)  18 GB
C)  64 GB
D)  2 GB

Question 12

The ESX service console firewall blocks all incoming and outgoing ports by default, with the exception of which of the following ports? Choose two.

Accepted Answer

A)  902
B)  448
C)  6000
D)  22
E)  125

Question 13

What are the advantages of deploying an ESXi host in place of an ESX host? Select two.

Accepted Answer

A)  ESXi has a smaller footprint.
B)  ESXi requires fewer patches to be applied.
C)  ESXi allows the installation of third-party agents.
D)  ESXi has a firewall and is more secure.

Question 14

Where can you find a definitive list of all current hardware that is compatible with ESX and ESXi?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speak to your support representative.
B)  In the servers manual
C)  www.checkmyserver.com
D)  The VMware Compatibility Guide

Question 15

Which of the following are prerequisites for upgrading to vCenter 4? Choose three.

Accepted Answer

A)  You must have access to the installation media.
B)  The computer name must not be greater in length than 15 characters.
C)  The computer name must not contain any hyphens.
D)  There must not be an application currently using port 80.

Question 16

Which of the options below is a true statement about network configuration during the initial configuration of an ESX host?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only a single network card should be used for the management network.
B)  You should always use the same vSwitch for IP storage traffic and vMotion.
C)  Redundant network cards should be used for the management network.
D)  Redundant network cards should be used for the management network, and they should be set to 100 Mbps.

Question 17

What is the minimum space required for the ESX boot disk?

Accepted Answer

A)  600 MB
B)  1.25 GB
C)  1600 MB
D)  2 GB

Question 18

What key press is required to access the Direct Console on an ESXi host?

Accepted Answer

A)  F12
B)  F4
C)  F2
D)  F11
E)  ESQ

Question 19

What is the most efficient way to deploy multiple ESXi hosts in a data center environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use Ghost to clone the disks.
B)  Have the data center operatives install manually.
C)  Use the scripted installation method.
D)  Ensure you have multiple copies of the installation disk already validated.

Question 20

ESX and ESXi can be installed from which of the following locations? Select three.

Accepted Answer

A)  Floppy disk
B)  DVD
C)  USB
D)  Ticker tape
E)  PXE boot

Exam 4: Install Upgrade