Associate - PowerEdge Exam v1.0
Question 1
What is an accurate statement regarding 40 Gbps Ethernet ports?
- A. Can be used as a single 40 Gb connector or used as four 10 Gb connections
- B. Cannot be configured into a stack connection
- C. Must be segmented into four independent 10 Gb connections
- D. May only be used as a non-negotiable, single 40 Gb link
Answer : C
Question 2
Which Ethernet cable type should be installed if high interference is a concern?
- A. RJ45
- B. 802.11n
- C. STP
- D. UTP
Answer : C
Reference:
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ethernet-cables/
Question 3
Why is a mandatory practice to review the service manual prior to replacing or reseating components on a Dell EMC PowerEdge server?
- A. Service manual gives detailed instructions at which firmware levels the components should run
- B. Service manual provides vital information on which live wires in the system to avoid, to ensure electric shock does not occur
- C. Service manual covers crucial cable routing and special part handling instructions
- D. Service manual describes how to reconfigure the server for optional performance-boosting settings, increasing efficiency
Answer : C
Question 4
Based on the exhibit, which device is a Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS) Controller?
- A. A
- B. B
- C. D.
- D. C
Answer : A
Reference:
https://vinfrastructure.it/2017/09/dell-boot-optimized-storage-solution-boss/
Question 5
What is the maximum bootable storage capacity supported by BIOS mode?
- A. 512 GB
- B. 1 TB
- C. 2 TB
- D. 4 TB
Answer : C
Reference:
https://www.dell.com/community/PowerEdge-HDD-SCSI-RAID/Maximum-Storage/td-p/4013574
Question 6
What is the maximum amount of hard drives required per RAID set, when configuring RAID 50?
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
Answer : D
Question 7
Why is Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory beneficial in Dell EMC PowerEdge servers?
- A. Provides a separate memory management scheme for memory operation?
- B. Creates redundancy by mirroring physically installed memory
- C. Can present more memory than what is physically installed
- D. Can repair errors without interrupting other server operations
Answer : B
Question 8
Based on the exhibit, Grid Redundant Mode is selected on a Dell EMC PowerEdge server and the Hot Spare feature is disabled. How is the power output distributed in a dual-power supply configuration?
- A. Equally across both power supplies
- B. Only one power supply ever provides power
- C. power supply 2 only provides output when power supply 1 reaches maximum capacity
- D. Majority of the output is always provided by power supply 1
Answer : A
Question 9
Which error control technique is used by ECC memory?
- A. Repetition codes
- B. Hamming code
- C. Checksums
- D. Cryptographic hash functions
Answer : B
Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECC_memory
Question 10
Refer to the exhibit.
An administrator has a standalone M1000e chassis with only a single CMC module. The CAT6 cable is plugged into the Ethernet port closest to the DB-9 connector. The power indicator light is lit but the administrator is unable to access the CMC module.
What could be the cause of this issue?
- A. No DB-9 serial cable is plugged in
- B. CMC module was removed without powering off the chassis
- C. CAT6 cable into the stacking port
- D. CAT5 cable is required for connection to CMC
Answer : A
Reference:
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/poweredge-m1000e_owners-manual_en-us.pdf
Question 11
DRAG DROP -
A customer needs to access webmail on a laptop. Using a browser, they type in the URL and the page displays correctly. What is the correct sequence of steps used to load the webpage?
Select and Place:
Answer : 
Question 12
What is the primary reason for a server emitting a greater heat load than a client system?
- A. Smaller system fans in the server
- B. Higher ambient temperature in the data center
- C. Less space for air to circulate inside the server chassis
- D. Increased power usage of the server components
Answer : D
Question 13
A system administrator is configuring the file transfer role of a server. Important data needs to be accessed by end users.
Which file transfer service provides secure transfer of the data?
- A. SNMP
- B. FTP
- C. SFTP
- D. TFTP
Answer : C
Question 14
Which RAID level has the lowest overhead of all RAID types?
- A. RAID 0
- B. RAID 1
- C. RAID 5
- D. RAID 6
Answer : A
Reference:
http://www.raid-calculator.com/raid-types-reference.aspx
Question 15
What is a characteristic of server and user authenticator?
- A. Server does not need to know exactly who is accessing the information or site for authentication.
- B. Authentication uses logs to determine tasks each individual performs and which files the user is accessing.
- C. Authentication is commonly implemented through login ID and password in private and public networks.
- D. User does not need to provide their identity to the server or the client for authentication.
Answer : C