Dell Dca Ism Associate Info Storage Management V20 Practice Test - Set 1
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DCA-ISM v20: Dell Associate Information Storage Management - Exam Information
Exam Information
Exam Code
Dell Dca Ism Associate Info Storage Management V20
Exam Title
DCA-ISM v20: Dell Associate Information Storage Management
Vendor
Dell
Difficulty
Associate
Duration
90 Minutes
Question Format
Multiple Choice
Last Updated
March 10, 2025
Expanded discussions on enterprise data migration.
1. What is a primary consideration in enterprise data migration?
Minimizing downtime
Ignoring security protocols
Random data transfers
Skipping data verification
✅ Correct Answer: Minimizing downtime
2. Which migration method provides the least disruption?
Live migration
Cold migration
Unplanned migration
Manual copying
✅ Correct Answer: Live migration
3. What is the purpose of a migration runbook?
Document procedures and contingencies
Skip planning
Ignore testing
Eliminate documentation
✅ Correct Answer: Document procedures and contingencies
4. Which Dell EMC tool assists with data migration?
VPLEX
PowerPath
Data Domain
Isilon
✅ Correct Answer: VPLEX
5. What is the benefit of phased migration?
Reduced risk
Faster completion
Less planning
No testing needed
✅ Correct Answer: Reduced risk
6. Which technology enables non-disruptive migration?
Storage virtualization
Direct attached storage
Tape backup
Manual copying
✅ Correct Answer: Storage virtualization
7. What is the purpose of data validation in migration?
Ensure integrity and completeness
Skip verification
Ignore errors
Assume success
✅ Correct Answer: Ensure integrity and completeness
8. Which migration approach minimizes business impact?
Staged migration
Big bang
Unplanned
Manual
✅ Correct Answer: Staged migration
9. What is the advantage of automated migration tools?
Consistency and speed
Manual errors
Slower transfers
No tracking
✅ Correct Answer: Consistency and speed
10. Which Dell EMC feature supports heterogeneous migration?
PowerPath Migration Enabler
Data Domain Boost
Isilon SyncIQ
ECS
✅ Correct Answer: PowerPath Migration Enabler
11. What is the purpose of a migration test environment?
Validate process before production
Skip testing
Ignore issues
Assume success
✅ Correct Answer: Validate process before production
12. Which migration technique maintains data consistency?
Snapshot-based
Unverified copy
Partial transfer
No validation
✅ Correct Answer: Snapshot-based
13. What is the benefit of bandwidth throttling during migration?
Minimize production impact
Slow completion
Ignore network limits
Cause congestion
✅ Correct Answer: Minimize production impact
14. Which Dell EMC product assists with cloud migration?
Cloud Tiering Appliance
PowerMax
Unity
Data Domain
✅ Correct Answer: Cloud Tiering Appliance
15. What is the purpose of a migration rollback plan?
Recovery from failures
Ignore problems
Assume success
No contingency
✅ Correct Answer: Recovery from failures
16. Which migration approach provides continuous availability?
Active-active replication
Downtime required
Manual copying
No synchronization
✅ Correct Answer: Active-active replication
17. What is the advantage of metadata migration first?
Faster cutover
Slower process
Ignore structure
No planning
✅ Correct Answer: Faster cutover
18. Which technology enables application-consistent migration?
Application-aware tools
Raw copy
Manual transfer
No validation
✅ Correct Answer: Application-aware tools
19. What is the purpose of post-migration validation?
Confirm success
Assume completion
Ignore verification
Skip testing
✅ Correct Answer: Confirm success
20. Which Dell EMC feature simplifies array-to-array migration?
SAN Copy
Data Domain Boost
Isilon SyncIQ
ECS
✅ Correct Answer: SAN Copy
21. Which migration method maintains continuous data availability?
Active-active replication
Cold migration
Manual copying
No synchronization
✅ Correct Answer: Active-active replication
22. What is the advantage of block-level migration?
Preserves storage efficiency
Simpler process
Faster completion
No validation needed
✅ Correct Answer: Preserves storage efficiency
23. Which Dell EMC tool assists with array-based migration?
SAN Copy
Data Domain Boost
Isilon SyncIQ
ECS
✅ Correct Answer: SAN Copy
24. What is the purpose of a migration cutover plan?
Minimize downtime
Ignore timing
Assume success
No coordination
✅ Correct Answer: Minimize downtime
25. Which technology enables non-disruptive cloud migration?
Storage virtualization
Direct attached storage
Tape backup
Manual copying
✅ Correct Answer: Storage virtualization
26. What is the benefit of incremental data synchronization?
Reduced transfer time
Full copies each time
No tracking
Higher bandwidth
✅ Correct Answer: Reduced transfer time
27. Which Dell EMC feature supports file-level migration?
Isilon SyncIQ
PowerMax
Unity
Data Domain
✅ Correct Answer: Isilon SyncIQ
28. What is the purpose of migration throttling?
Control resource impact
Maximize speed
Ignore limits
Cause congestion
✅ Correct Answer: Control resource impact
29. Which migration approach reduces network bandwidth needs?
Delta synchronization
Full copies
No optimization
Manual processes
✅ Correct Answer: Delta synchronization
30. What is the advantage of application-aware migration?
Consistent data state
Random copying
No validation
Partial transfers
✅ Correct Answer: Consistent data state
31. Which Dell EMC product assists with cloud data mobility?
Cloud Tiering Appliance
PowerMax
Unity
Data Domain
✅ Correct Answer: Cloud Tiering Appliance
32. What is the purpose of migration validation testing?
Ensure data integrity
Skip verification
Assume success
Ignore errors
✅ Correct Answer: Ensure data integrity
33. Which technology enables storage-agnostic migration?
Virtualization layer
Vendor-specific tools
Manual processes
No abstraction
✅ Correct Answer: Virtualization layer
34. What is the benefit of parallel migration streams?
Faster completion
Single-threaded
No optimization
Manual control
✅ Correct Answer: Faster completion
35. Which Dell EMC feature simplifies heterogeneous migration?
PowerPath Migration Enabler
Data Domain Boost
Isilon SyncIQ
ECS
✅ Correct Answer: PowerPath Migration Enabler
36. What is the purpose of a migration pilot program?
Validate process with subset
Skip testing
Full migration first
No validation
✅ Correct Answer: Validate process with subset
37. Which migration technique maintains data services?
Array-based replication
Manual copying
No preservation
Basic transfer
✅ Correct Answer: Array-based replication
38. What is the advantage of metadata-first migration?
Faster cutover
Slow process
Ignore structure
No planning
✅ Correct Answer: Faster cutover
39. Which Dell EMC tool provides migration monitoring?
CloudIQ
PowerPath
VPLEX
RecoverPoint
✅ Correct Answer: CloudIQ
40. What is the purpose of migration performance baselining?
Set realistic expectations
Ignore metrics
Assume maximum speed
No measurement
✅ Correct Answer: Set realistic expectations
41. Which technology enables WAN-optimized migration?
Data deduplication
Raw transfers
No optimization
Manual processes
✅ Correct Answer: Data deduplication
42. What is the benefit of application-consistent snapshots for migration?
Data integrity
Random copies
No validation
Partial transfers
✅ Correct Answer: Data integrity
43. Which Dell EMC feature supports database migration?
AppSync
Data Domain Boost
Isilon SyncIQ
ECS
✅ Correct Answer: AppSync
44. What is the purpose of migration impact analysis?
Assess resource requirements
Ignore needs
Assume capacity
No planning
✅ Correct Answer: Assess resource requirements
45. Which migration approach minimizes production impact?
Off-peak synchronization
Business hours
No consideration
Random timing
✅ Correct Answer: Off-peak synchronization
46. What is the advantage of automated migration workflows?
Consistent execution
Manual processes
Ad-hoc changes
No standardization
✅ Correct Answer: Consistent execution
47. Which Dell EMC product assists with NAS migration?
Isilon
PowerMax
Unity
XtremIO
✅ Correct Answer: Isilon
48. What is the purpose of migration verification scripts?
Automate validation
Manual checks
No verification
Assume success
✅ Correct Answer: Automate validation
49. Which technology enables storage-pool migration?
Virtual volume management
Manual copying
No abstraction
Physical transfers
✅ Correct Answer: Virtual volume management
50. What is the advantage of phased application migration?
Reduced risk
Big bang
No planning
All-at-once
✅ Correct Answer: Reduced risk
51. Which Dell EMC feature provides migration reporting?
CloudIQ analytics
PowerPath
VPLEX Metro
RecoverPoint
✅ Correct Answer: CloudIQ analytics
52. What is the purpose of migration dependency mapping?
Identify related systems
Ignore relationships
Assume independence
No analysis
✅ Correct Answer: Identify related systems
53. Which technology enables compression during migration?
WAN optimization
Raw transfers
No reduction
Manual processes
✅ Correct Answer: WAN optimization
54. What is the benefit of pre-migration data cleansing?
Reduce transfer volume
Copy everything
No preparation
Include obsolete data
✅ Correct Answer: Reduce transfer volume
55. Which Dell EMC tool assists with VM migration?
vMotion integration
PowerMax
Unity
Data Domain
✅ Correct Answer: vMotion integration
56. What is the purpose of migration dry runs?
Test without impact
Skip testing
Production first
No validation
✅ Correct Answer: Test without impact
57. Which migration approach maintains service levels?
QoS-controlled
Best effort
No guarantees
Unmanaged
✅ Correct Answer: QoS-controlled
58. What is the advantage of storage-policy based migration?
Automated placement
Manual selection
Random allocation
No governance
✅ Correct Answer: Automated placement
59. Which Dell EMC feature provides migration scheduling?
Workflow automation
Manual processes
Ad-hoc execution
No planning
✅ Correct Answer: Workflow automation
60. What is the purpose of post-migration optimization?
Tune new environment
Ignore settings
Assume defaults
No adjustment
✅ Correct Answer: Tune new environment
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