Software Asset Management (SAM) – Core v9.0

An organization implements System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) and
Microsoft Intune. The organization uses desktop and laptop computers, tablet devices, and
Android and iOS devices.
The organization needs detailed reports to verify adoption of SAM policies and license compliance. Reports must not impact the performance of production databases, applications, or data warehouse servers.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select
No.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

You are conducting a SAM assessment survey for a customer. The customer does not have documented SAM processes or a dedicated SAM team.
You need to capture the details of the customers undocumented SAM processes.
What should you do?

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You are performing a SAM baseline review for a customer.
You need to review the data collected for cloud and on-premises hardware and software.
The Established Deployment Position (EDP) report provides detailed information on the licenses the customer has purchased and how they are allocated in the environment.
Review the underlines text. If it makes the statement correct, select No change is needed.. If the statement is incorrect, select the answer choice that makes the statement correct.

Your customers Acquisition Process key competency has a Basic maturity level.
You need to recommend a process to improve the Acquisition Process maturity level.
Which process should you recommend?

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An organization that achieves the Dynamic Microsoft SAM Optimization Model (SOM) level has SAM data available but typically does not use it for decision making.
Review the underlined text. If it makes the statement correct, select No change is needed.. If the statement is incorrect, select the answer choice that makes the statement correct.

You plan to inventory software assets for an organization by using Windows Management
Instrumentation (WMI). You must not install third-party add-ons.
You need to list the physical computers that are running virtual machines.
On the Inventory Selection page of the Inventory and Assessment Wizard, which scenario should you select? To answer, select the appropriate scenario in the answer area.

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An organizations Microsoft SAM Optimization Model (SOM) maturity level is Basic. The organization accounts for 20 percent of assets in a centralized repository. To reach the
SOM Rationalized maturity level, the organization must have 50 percent of the assets in a centralized inventory.
Review the underlined text. If it makes the statement correct, select No change is needed.. If the statement is incorrect, select the answer choice that makes the statement correct.

An organization implements a SAM program.
You need to ensure that license entitlements are valid as defined in the ISO 19770-1 specification.
What should you do?

An organization is creating a central repository to support all software license and reporting needs. You manage all Microsoft applications by using System Center Configuration
Manager (ConfigMgr) 2012.
The reporting solution must meet the following requirements:
-Retrieve data directly from Oracle databases.
-Reporting must be automated.
-Manage reports by using a web portal that is integrated into the current ConfigMgr environment.
You need to implement a solution.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

An organization deploys System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr). The organization is performing an inventory of physical servers that run Linux.
Inventory reports must include details on hardware and software. The ConfigMgr instance collects software information for all servers but does not collect hardware information.
You need to ensure that ConfigMgr collects hardware information.
From the Administration tab of the ConfigMgr console, what should you configure? To answer, select the appropriate option in the answer area.

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You need to monitor infrastructure and manage software deployments for an organization.
You must uninstall unlicensed software from all devices.
Which tool should you use?

You are developing a SAM program improvement strategy for a customer. Each department manages software license acquisition for their employees.
You must optimize the software license acquisition process. The process must meet the following requirements:
-Increase governance of the software license acquisition process.
-Reduce effort required to manage software license acquisition.
-Reduce cost of software license purchases.
You need to provide software and purchasing recommendations to the customer.
What should you recommend? To answer, select the appropriate options in the dialog box in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

You need to help an organization progress through each level of the Microsoft SAM
Optimization Model (SOM).
In which order should you progress through the levels? To answer, drag the maturity levels to the correct project phases. Each maturity level may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

An organization plans to implement a SAM program. You lead a discussion about the program. All executive stakeholders, finance, and IT managers attend the initial discussion.
You need to present a proposal for the SAM project to the organization and complete the necessary prerequisite tasks before the project begins.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select
No.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.