Dell Dca Ism Associate Info Storage Management V19 Practice Test - Set 1
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DCA-ISM v19: Dell Associate Information Storage Management - Exam Information
Exam Information
Exam Code
Dell Dca Ism Associate Info Storage Management V19
Exam Title
DCA-ISM v19: Dell Associate Information Storage Management
Vendor
Dell
Difficulty
Associate
Duration
90 Minutes
Question Format
Multiple Choice
Last Updated
March 10, 2025
New modules on storage efficiency and optimization.
2. What is the primary benefit of thin provisioning?
Optimized storage utilization
Improved performance
Enhanced security
Simpler management
✅ Correct Answer: Optimized storage utilization
3. Which Dell EMC product specializes in storage efficiency?
Data Domain
PowerMax
Unity
XtremIO
✅ Correct Answer: Data Domain
4. What is the difference between inline and post-process deduplication?
When deduplication occurs
Which algorithms are used
Supported storage types
Performance impact
✅ Correct Answer: When deduplication occurs
5. Which compression algorithm typically offers the best ratio?
LZMA
LZO
Zlib
Snappy
✅ Correct Answer: LZMA
6. What is the purpose of a deduplication domain?
Scope for finding duplicates
Security boundary
Performance limit
Capacity allocation
✅ Correct Answer: Scope for finding duplicates
7. Which optimization technique is most effective for database files?
Block-level deduplication
File-level deduplication
Pattern removal
Single-instance storage
✅ Correct Answer: Block-level deduplication
8. What is the benefit of variable-length block deduplication?
Higher deduplication ratio
Faster processing
Lower memory usage
Better security
✅ Correct Answer: Higher deduplication ratio
9. Which storage type benefits most from compression?
Text files
Encrypted data
Already compressed files
Binary executables
✅ Correct Answer: Text files
10. What is the purpose of a fingerprint database in deduplication?
Track unique data blocks
Store encryption keys
Maintain file metadata
Manage user permissions
✅ Correct Answer: Track unique data blocks
11. Which Dell EMC product uses always-on deduplication?
XtremIO
PowerMax
Unity
Isilon
✅ Correct Answer: XtremIO
12. What is the advantage of global deduplication?
Higher efficiency across systems
Better security
Lower memory usage
Faster processing
✅ Correct Answer: Higher efficiency across systems
13. Which optimization technique works best for VM storage?
Deduplication
Compression
Thin provisioning
Tiering
✅ Correct Answer: Deduplication
14. What is the advantage of lossless compression?
No data loss
Faster processing
Higher ratios
Lower CPU usage
✅ Correct Answer: No data loss
15. Which metric measures deduplication effectiveness?
Deduplication ratio
IOPS
Latency
Throughput
✅ Correct Answer: Deduplication ratio
16. What is the purpose of zero-block elimination?
Remove empty blocks
Compress small files
Deduplicate metadata
Optimize RAID arrays
✅ Correct Answer: Remove empty blocks
17. Which technology combines deduplication and compression?
Data reduction
Thin provisioning
Tiering
Snapshotting
✅ Correct Answer: Data reduction
18. What is the primary limitation of deduplication?
Memory requirements
CPU overhead
Storage compatibility
Network bandwidth
✅ Correct Answer: Memory requirements
19. Which optimization technique works best for log files?
Compression
Deduplication
Thin provisioning
Tiering
✅ Correct Answer: Compression
20. What is the trade-off of storage optimization techniques?
Processing overhead
Higher costs
Reduced reliability
Limited scalability
✅ Correct Answer: Processing overhead
21. Which deduplication method processes data before writing to storage?
Inline
Post-process
Background
Scheduled
✅ Correct Answer: Inline
22. What is the advantage of variable-length block deduplication?
Higher efficiency
Faster processing
Lower memory usage
Simpler implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Higher efficiency
23. Which Dell EMC product uses always-on compression?
XtremIO
PowerMax
Unity
Isilon
✅ Correct Answer: XtremIO
24. What is the purpose of a deduplication hash?
Identify duplicate blocks
Encrypt data
Compress files
Allocate storage
✅ Correct Answer: Identify duplicate blocks
25. Which workload benefits most from compression?
Database logs
Encrypted files
Already compressed media
Binary executables
✅ Correct Answer: Database logs
26. What is the advantage of global deduplication?
Cross-system efficiency
Better security
Lower memory usage
Faster processing
✅ Correct Answer: Cross-system efficiency
27. Which Dell EMC feature optimizes space reclamation?
UNMAP support
Fast Cache
Cloud Tiering
Data Domain Boost
✅ Correct Answer: UNMAP support
28. What is the purpose of zero-page reclaim?
Recover empty blocks
Compress small files
Deduplicate metadata
Optimize RAID
✅ Correct Answer: Recover empty blocks
29. Which technology combines compression and deduplication?
Data reduction
Thin provisioning
Tiering
Snapshotting
✅ Correct Answer: Data reduction
30. What is the primary limitation of compression?
CPU overhead
Memory usage
Storage compatibility
Network bandwidth
✅ Correct Answer: CPU overhead
31. Which Dell EMC product provides high deduplication ratios for backups?
Data Domain
PowerMax
Unity
XtremIO
✅ Correct Answer: Data Domain
32. What is the advantage of delta differencing?
Only stores changes
Faster processing
Lower memory usage
Simpler implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Only stores changes
33. Which metric measures storage efficiency gains?
Data reduction ratio
IOPS
Latency
Throughput
✅ Correct Answer: Data reduction ratio
34. What is the purpose of space-efficient snapshots?
Minimize capacity impact
Improve performance
Enhance security
Simplify management
✅ Correct Answer: Minimize capacity impact
35. Which Dell EMC feature optimizes flash utilization?
Dynamic Virtual Pooling
Fast VP
Cloud Tiering
Data Domain Boost
✅ Correct Answer: Dynamic Virtual Pooling
36. What is the advantage of pattern removal?
Eliminates redundant data
Faster processing
Lower memory usage
Simpler implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Eliminates redundant data
37. Which workload benefits most from deduplication?
Virtual machines
Encrypted files
Media files
Binary executables
✅ Correct Answer: Virtual machines
38. What is the purpose of a compression dictionary?
Store common patterns
Track permissions
Manage snapshots
Allocate blocks
✅ Correct Answer: Store common patterns
39. Which Dell EMC product provides inline data reduction?
PowerStore
PowerMax
Unity
Isilon
✅ Correct Answer: PowerStore
40. What is the advantage of adaptive compression?
Balances ratio and performance
Maximum compression
Minimum CPU usage
Simplest implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Balances ratio and performance
41. Which technology optimizes storage for database workloads?
Block-level deduplication
File-level deduplication
Pattern removal
Single-instance storage
✅ Correct Answer: Block-level deduplication
42. What is the purpose of capacity forecasting?
Plan future storage needs
Improve performance
Reduce costs
Simplify management
✅ Correct Answer: Plan future storage needs
43. Which Dell EMC feature provides storage analytics?
CloudIQ
PowerPath
VPLEX Metro
RecoverPoint
✅ Correct Answer: CloudIQ
44. What is the advantage of application-aware optimization?
Workload-specific efficiency
Generic approach
Lower overhead
Simpler implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Workload-specific efficiency
45. Which metric tracks storage utilization?
Capacity usage percentage
IOPS
Latency
Throughput
✅ Correct Answer: Capacity usage percentage
46. What is the purpose of thin clones?
Space-efficient copies
Improve performance
Enhance security
Simplify management
✅ Correct Answer: Space-efficient copies
47. Which Dell EMC product provides scale-out efficiency?
Isilon
PowerMax
Unity
XtremIO
✅ Correct Answer: Isilon
48. What is the advantage of global compression?
Cross-volume efficiency
Better security
Lower memory usage
Faster processing
✅ Correct Answer: Cross-volume efficiency
49. Which technology optimizes storage for backup workloads?
Variable-length deduplication
Fixed-block deduplication
Compression
Thin provisioning
✅ Correct Answer: Variable-length deduplication
50. What is the purpose of storage efficiency reporting?
Track savings and utilization
Improve performance
Reduce costs
Simplify management
✅ Correct Answer: Track savings and utilization
51. Which Dell EMC feature provides real-time efficiency metrics?
CloudIQ analytics
PowerPath
VPLEX Metro
RecoverPoint
✅ Correct Answer: CloudIQ analytics
52. What is the advantage of policy-based optimization?
Automated efficiency
Manual processes
Static configurations
No adjustment
✅ Correct Answer: Automated efficiency
53. Which technology optimizes storage for virtual desktops?
Clone-efficient snapshots
Full copies
No optimization
Manual processes
✅ Correct Answer: Clone-efficient snapshots
54. What is the purpose of storage rehydration monitoring?
Track performance impact
Improve efficiency
Reduce costs
Simplify management
✅ Correct Answer: Track performance impact
55. Which Dell EMC product provides application-aware deduplication?
Avamar
PowerMax
Unity
Isilon
✅ Correct Answer: Avamar
56. What is the advantage of content-aware compression?
Higher ratios
Faster processing
Lower CPU usage
Simpler implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Higher ratios
57. Which metric tracks deduplication effectiveness?
Reduction ratio
IOPS
Latency
Throughput
✅ Correct Answer: Reduction ratio
58. What is the purpose of efficiency benchmarking?
Compare optimization methods
Improve performance
Reduce costs
Simplify management
✅ Correct Answer: Compare optimization methods
59. Which Dell EMC feature provides predictive capacity planning?
CloudIQ analytics
PowerPath
VPLEX Metro
RecoverPoint
✅ Correct Answer: CloudIQ analytics
60. What is the advantage of adaptive deduplication?
Balances efficiency and performance
Maximum deduplication
Minimum memory usage
Simplest implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Balances efficiency and performance
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